People who use snus, a moist powder tobacco product, run twice the risk of developing alcohol dependency as compared with non-users. This suggests that nicotine dependency in any form could lead to alcohol addiction, says a new study....
A group of drugs called DPP-4 used for treating type 2 diabetes are also found to be effective against low blood sugar levels by stimulating insulin production in the body, new research shows....
New study findings published in Stroke - a journal of the American Heart Association (AHA) reveals that drinking more than two alcoholic beverages daily in middle-age may raise your stroke risk more than traditional factors such as high blood pressure and diabetes. ...
Most "risk calculators" used to gauge a patient's chances of suffering a heart attack significantly overestimate the likelihood of a heart attack, warns a study....
A Swiss researcher has unveiled a first-of-its-kind telescopic contact lens, giving hope to millions suffering from low vision and age-related macular degeneration (AMD) a better and stronger vision....
Young and middle-aged women experience more stress than their male counterparts which could contribute to worse recovery from heart attack, shows a new study....
Type 2 diabetes reduces quality of life and researchers have now found that it may also decrease certain cognitive abilities, known as executive functions....
Patients who frequently consume opioid medicines or painkillers to manage chronic pain are more likely to experience depression, says a new research....
The presence of humans - homes, roads, and other development - means pumas are fearful and stay on the move rather than returning to a kill site to fully consume prey....
Even short-term exposure to air pollutants such as nitrogen dioxide and fine particulate matter may increase the risk for suicide, especially among men between 36 to 64 years of age, says a new study. ...
