Drinking 1 cup of caffeinated coffee a day might help lower a person's risk of recurrent AFib episodes by as much as 39%, a ...

Three medical experts review the evidence around how antidepressants may affect the gut microbiome, and what this could mean ...

Some bacterial species, particularly some linked to inflammation, are associated with coronary artery disease, a common form ...

Vitamin D3 may help drastically reduced the risk of having a second heart attack, a new clinical trial has found.

Scientists have found that they may be able to use the retina's blood vessels to help predict a person's heart disease risk ...

A common chemical used in dry cleaning and for certain consumer products called tetrachloroethylene (PCE) may triple a person's risk for liver fibrosis, a new study reports.

Researchers from the University of Birmingham have found that flavanols, which are found in cocoa, tea, and berries, may help ...

Heartburn is a common symptom of acid reflux, occurring when stomach contents flow back into the esophagus. Frequent occurrences may indicate gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Lifestyle ...

Although the link between raised risk of dementia and anticholinergics has been found before, the new study uses more rigorous methods – including over 7 years of follow-up – to establish the strength ...

Phase 3 clinical trial results of an investigational drug has shown benefits in treating people with APOE4/4 with early Alzheimer's disease.

Melanin is a substance present in the skin that produces pigment. Each person has a different amount of melanin in their skin. The variation of melanin is due to genetics and other factors. In this ...

The respiratory system allows air to reach the lungs, from which oxygen enters the blood and circulates to all body cells. This system also removes waste gases from the body and helps prevent disease ...