Jul 23, 2014 AM EDT Type-2 diabetic patients, who adopt diets rich in salt content, face heightened risk of developing cardiovascular diseases than those who consume less sodium, according to a new study by the ...
Jul 15, 2014 AM EDT Gardens in care homes offer positive therapeutic benefits to dementia patients, according to a University of Exeter study.
Jul 15, 2014 AM EDT McGill University researchers have developed a new oral medication to treat those suffering from childhood blindness called Leber congenital amaurosis.
Jul 09, 2014 AM EDT King's College of London researchers have identified a combination of 10 proteins in the blood that can help predict the onset of Alzheimer's disease.
Jul 04, 2014 AM EDT People suffering from spinal stenosis are unlikely to get relief from steroid shots, according to a new study by the University of Washington.
Jun 26, 2014 AM EDT People diagnosed with Asperger syndrome are more likely to experience suicidal thoughts than those with psychosis, according to a University of Cambridge study.
Jun 18, 2014 AM EDT Hyperthyroidism patients are more likely to avail sick leave for extended periods than their healthy counterparts, according to a new study by University of Copenhagen, Denmark.
Jun 10, 2014 AM EDT A latest study, conducted by researchers at the University of British Columbia, has found that cholesterol-lowering statins prescribed to patients with heart problems increases diabetes risk. The ...
Jun 10, 2014 AM EDT Daily intake of lycopene supplements - a compound found in tomatoes and other foods - improves blood vessel function in patients with cardiovascular disease, according to a new study by the University ...
May 29, 2014 AM EDT Most physicians do not prefer taking aggressive, life-prolonging treatments when terminally ill, but nevertheless prescribe it to patients facing the same prognosis, according to a Stanford University ...
May 27, 2014 AM EDT Home-based exercise programs help people suffering from clogged leg arteries to walk long distances and faster, according to a Northwestern University study.
May 20, 2014 AM EDT Asthma patients obtain limited benefits from Vitamin D supplements, according to a study conducted by researchers at the Washington University School of Medicine.
May 16, 2014 AM EDT Chinese researchers have discovered benefits of physical activity in kidney disease patients.
May 15, 2014 AM EDT Besides promoting weight loss, a low-carb diet also helps in lowering inflammation in patients of type 2 diabetes, according to a study by researchers at the Linkoping University, Sweden.
Dec 04, 2013 AM EST Regular physical activity improves cognitive functioning and the ability to perform everyday tasks in older people suffering from dementia, according to a new University of Alberta study. Researchers ...