Time to get your eyes checked: Vision loss among growing list of risk factors for dementia, study says
Two new risk factors for dementia — vision loss and high cholesterol — have been identified in a sweeping new...
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Harvard: Planetary Health Diet Can Lower Risk of Premature Death
A new study conducted by Harvard researchers revealed that people who eat a healthy, sustainable diet may substantially lower their...
Being treated by a female physician linked to lower risk of death
Share on PinterestExperts say female doctors tend to spend more time with their patients. PER Images/StocksyResearch published this week suggests...
Science shows how a surge of anger could raise heart attack risk
Can a burst of anger take a toll on the heart? Previous research has suggested there’s a link between an acute...
Intermittent fasting may raise the risk of cardiovascular death
Share on PinterestExperts say limiting your calorie intake to certain times of the day can have some long-term health impacts....
Nutrients like vitamin B12 and vitamin D potentially play a role in risk of multimorbidity in women
In a recent study published in BMC Public Health, researchers explored potential associations between nutrient intake and multimorbidities. Study: Nutrient...
Marijuana use as little as once per month linked to heart attack and stroke risk in new study
Using marijuana as little as once per month is associated with a higher risk of both heart attack and stroke,...
How heavy cannabis use may increase the risk
Share on PinterestThere is debate in the medical community over the relationship between cannabis and anxiety disorder. PATRICK T. FALLON/Getty...
Some virtual care companies putting patient data at risk, new study finds
This story is part of CBC Health's Second Opinion, a weekly analysis of health and medical science news emailed to subscribers...
