
Loneliness Is Linked To Heart Disease And Increased Risk Of Stroke
Social isolation and loneliness have been linked to an increased risk of developing cardiovascular events such as coronary artery disease and strokes. Loneliness has also been linked to causing other issues which increase a person's mortality risk.

The Link Between Calcium Supplementation And Cardiovascular Risk
A recent large study has shown that calcium supplementation, with or without added vitamin D, shows no significant increase in the risk of any cardiovascular events.

New Drug Treatment for Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome Discovered
A recent study has come up with a potential new steroid drug for the treatment of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS).

What Causes Abdominal Bloating, And What Can You Do About It?
Bloating is uncomfortable as well as visually displeasing. What are the possible causes of abdominal bloating, and what can you do to fight this common ailment?

Having A Low BMI Increases Mortality Risk After Having A Heart Attack
Underweight patients are at higher risk of death following an acute myocardial infarct as compared to normal weight patients. This was found to be true even when other comorbidities were excluded.

Eating Chocolate Daily Lowers the Risk of Diabetes and Heart Diseases
One of the most consumed food substances around the world, chocolate has been found to have yet another benefit. In a recent study, it was established that eating chocolate on a daily basis reduces the risk of diabetes and heart diseases.

Antibiotics Can Promote The Growth Of "Bad Microbes" In Gut
Antibiotics are the most commonly used drugs worldwide and have saved millions of lives till date. However, one of the recent studies has discovered yet another potential side effect of antibiotics-increase in the growth of “bad microbes” in the gastroint

Multiple Sclerosis: Who Will Stay Well? Who Will Develop Relapsing MS?
Not everyone who has the symptoms of MS goes on to develop progressive disease. A new test will enable doctors to identify MS patients who have "clinically isolated" symptoms who may be spared the expense and side effects of immune suppressant drugs.

The Number of Known Genetic Risk Factors for Endometrial Cancer Doubled
Endometrial cancer is the fourth most common cancer in women. A recent study has discovered five new genetic risk factors for endometrial cancer, increasing the number of known genetic regions associated with the endometrial cancer to nine.

Think You Have Vitiligo? Here's What You Need To Know About The Skin Pigment Disorder
Vitiligo, the skin pigment disorder made famous by Michael Jackson, isn't medically dangerous nor contagious, but it can certainly be life-changing. Have you noticed lighter patches on your skin and are you wondering whether you could be affected?