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Diabetes linked to different forms of cancer in males vs. females

Previous research has suggested a link between the presence of diabetes and a person's risk...

Does soy protein reduce 'bad' cholesterol? The debate continues

There is an ongoing debate surrounding soy protein and its influence on cholesterol. A new...

Are strangers' mental health 'recovery narratives' helpful?

Researchers at the University of Nottingham in United Kingdom have reviewed dozens of articles analyzing...

Could a cell phone game detect who is at risk of Alzheimer's?

An Alzheimer's diagnosis often relies on signs of memory problems. However, these issues usually do...

Type 2 diabetes: Intensive hypertension therapy may lower death risk

According to a new study, intensive treatment for high blood pressure may reduce the risk...

Is procrastination friend or foe to health and creativity?

Many of us are familiar with the act of procrastinating — putting off tasks until,...

Type 2 diabetes: Simple method can help tailor treatment

Using simple, routine measures that are easy to obtain in a diabetes clinic, such as...

How religious experiences may benefit mental health

A survey of thousands of people suggests that mystical experiences positively affect a person's mental...

Richa Chadda: There is always enough room for good actors

Critically-acclaimed actor Richa Chadda says there is always a room for good artistes.The actor, who...

Just how effective is hypnosis at relieving pain?

Could hypnosis relieve pain? The largest meta-analysis to date concludes that it could be a...

Why pet antibiotics could make their owners sick

At a small animal hospital in the United Kingdom, researchers have found a gene that...

Scientists confirm blood test could track Alzheimer's disease

A long-term study supports earlier suggestions that testing the blood for levels of a certain...

Study reveals how general anesthetics affect the brain

New research reveals for the first time that diverse drugs that induce general anesthesia activate...

Can a blood pressure drug protect the brain from Parkinson's?

A prescription drug already in use for the treatment of high blood pressure could be...

Replacing red meat with plant protein reduces heart disease risk

A meta-analysis of trials comparing the health effects of red meat consumption with those of...

Cancer: Scientists find 129 'jumping genes' that drive tumor growth

In cancer research, scientists usually look for cancer genes by scouring the genome for altered...