High altitudes affect our blood cells, which in turn affects how sugar is absorbed in the body. In a discovery that explains why people living at high altitudes are much less likely to develop diabetes than people at lower altitudes...
Supporting Women's Heart Health | A Guide for Entrepreneurs Supports women's heart healthGuidance for employers Every February American Heart Month provides an important reminder at the beginning of the year that heart disease remains the leading cause of death for...
A study on the popular sleeping pill has some scientists worried about long-term use. A study of a popular sleep aid has some scientists worried about long-term use. A recent analysis of adults with insomnia, which has not yet been...
"We can halve the incidence rate of dying Alzheimer's disease within five years," said Professor Xue Zhong. Scientists have identified four broad categories of medical conditions that could help doctors identify those at risk for Alzheimer's disease decades before symptoms...
Blueberries are packed with health benefits like antioxidants, polyphenols, and more.Here, one editor explains what happened when she ate blueberries every day. What happened to my body and blood sugar levels after eating blueberries every day for two weeks? I...
Five minutes sounds short.It's shorter than a tea break and doesn't have enough time to research the headlines.However, the human body responds quickly to stress, even in short bursts.The real question is not whether five minutes is "enough".How those five...
The obstetrician will talk about vaccinations as mandatory for women before and during pregnancy, their importance and how to protect the mother and child. Pregnancy is called a vulnerable time, but a woman's body does wonders to grow a new...
In mid-January, at a school board meeting in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, a nondescript man in khakis and a button-down shirt approached a wooden lectern.Most of the audience seats were empty.That man, Tim Smith, was the only person signed up...
Twenty-one US states have confirmed cases of measles. Measles cases at Florida State University rise to nearly 60 as national measles outbreak continues to spread At least 21 states in the US have confirmed cases of measles.As the outbreak continues...
People who want to reduce their calorie intake or eat less sugar to protect their dental health have turned to sugar substitutes for decades.For diabetics, these options are great, but for your average person, are they necessary or safe?Researchers... Research:...