Share on PinterestA new study found that possible carcinogens may be inside vehicles. Luis Alvarez/Getty ImagesMost cars in the United States use flame retardants in several areas of the vehicle cabin based on Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard FMVSS 302.Previous studies have linked exposure to certain flame retardants with health…

Share on PinterestExperts say a colonoscopy remains the most effective way to detect colorectal cancer. stefanamer/Getty ImagesResearchers report that the period between colonoscopies can be extended from 10 to 15 years for people with an initial negative screening and no family history of colorectal cancer. They said extending the time…

Share on PinterestExperts say genetic testing can be important in determining treatments for Alzheimer’s disease. Morsa Images/Getty ImagesScientists say they have discovered that a familial form of Alzheimer’s disease could be a separate disease instead of an offshoot.They say the findings mean that this inherited form of Alzheimer’s may be…

Share on PinterestResearchers have developed a new mRNA cancer vaccine to retrain the body’s immune system to attack deadly brain tumors. Gerardo Huitrón/Getty ImagesThe brain cancer glioblastoma affects about 3 in every 100,000 people around the world each year. Glioblastoma is difficult to treat, and people with this condition have…

Share on PinterestCan researchers develop, a unique, safer anticoagulant with a significantly lower risk of bleeding? Image credit: Tony Anderson/GettyImages.Anticoagulants are a helpful group of medications that help decrease the risk of blood clots. However, they also carry a certain level of risk for severe bleeding. Emerging research from a…

Share on PinterestAnimal research sheds light on the mechanisms through which a high-fat diet may increase Alzheimer’s risk. Image credit: FG Trade/Getty Images.Dementia is a growing concern, with worldwide numbers predicted to rise to more than 150 million by 2050.Research has linked diets high in fat, particularly saturated fat, with…

Share on PinterestExperts say olive oil has numerous health benefits. Ibai Acevedo/Stocksy UnitedResearchers are reporting that consuming about half a tablespoon per day of olive oil might reduce the risk of dementia-related death.They noted that diet quality did not affect the benefits of olive oil.Other studies have shown olive oil…

The World Health Organization estimates that vaccination efforts have saved 154 million lives in the last fifty years. Multiple factors can influence vaccine effectiveness, and researchers are interested in studying the best ways to increase vaccine efficacy. A study conducted in mice with obesity found that dietary interventions resulting in…

Share on PinterestResearchers are looking at personalized treatment approaches for post-infectious irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Image credit: Olga Rolenko/Getty Images.Post-infectious irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) arises after a person experiences a gastric infection, such as a norovirus infection, food poisoning, or even COVID-19. Treatments can include antibiotics and probiotics. A team…

Share on PinterestA new study suggests ancient grains like oats and buckwheat may help manage blood sugar and cholesterol in type 2 diabetes. Ulada/Getty ImagesA new study suggests ancient grain consumption is associated with improved health outcomes for people with type 2 diabetes. Ancient grains like oats are rich in…