Smoking, eating a poor diet and being sedentary have already been individually linked to an increased risk of stroke. Now British scientists have found people who engage in the highest levels of a combination of these activities may double their chances of suffering a stroke. The study, published on the British Medical Journal website, asked
Analyzing fatty deposits surrounding the heart may help physicians better detect cardiovascular problems, according to a study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology. During the four-year trial, researchers monitored more than 2,100 heart patients using medical equipment that locates plaque deposits found in major arteries. Also, the technology measures the fat
Women who suffer from diabetes may want to consider taking nutritional supplements such as vitamin D and calcium as a new study suggests that some medication for the disease may leave older females at a greater risk for bone fractures. Researchers from the Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, Mich., have found that women who take
Older women who are overweight may be more susceptible to suffering from memory problems, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Geriatric Society. During a recent trial, a team of researchers enrolled more than 8,700 women aged 65 to 79 years in order to determine how excessive weight gain may affect
Individuals with diabetes who follow a healthy lifestyle may have better cardiovascular health, according to findings published in the journal Archives of Internal Medicine. This is because healthier eating habits and regular exercise helps diabetics properly maintain their blood glucose levels, which is needed to stave off heart and diabetes-related complications. For the research, a
A new report finds the number of people suffering from Alzheimers and other types of dementia is on the rise across the world. The research, released by the group Alzheimers Disease International, which is a nonprofit federation of more than 70 national groups, says more than 35 million people across the globe are currently suffering
Colonoscopy preparation medications may be equally effective when taken either the night before or the day of the procedures, according to findings published in the American Journal of Gastroenterology. For this study, more than 100 colonoscopy patients were split into two groups and were given either the entire dosage of the preparation drugs the morning
Broccoli and tomatoes that are grown in soil rich in certain compounds may help in preventing cancer, according to a study published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. For the trial, a team of researchers from the University of Illinois gave rats several types of powder that contained 10 percent of broccoli and
The Food and Drug Administration recently approved the use of a natural sweetener called stevia as a food additive, which has led major soft drink manufacturers to announce their plans to include it in drinks. Earlier this week, Coca-Cola said that it would be marketing a new product called Sprite Green using its version of
Consider being overweight or regularly consuming a moderate amount of alcohol, and try to envision how each situation impacts liver health. If you imagined that alcohol affects the health of your liver more, as many healthcare professionals assumed, you might be wrong. According to new research, being overweight impacts liver health more than moderate wine-drinking.