Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Even early forms of liver disease affect heart health, new study finds

Investigators from the Smidt Heart Institute at Cedars-Sinai have found that even subtle forms of liver disease directly impact heart health. The findings, recently published in the journal Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine, ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Consumer Health: Who is at risk for inflammatory bowel disease?

Researchers estimate that more than half a million people in the U.S. have Crohn's disease, and 600,000 to 900,000 people in the U.S. have ulcerative colitis, according to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Epilepsy: Causes and risk factors

November is National Epilepsy Awareness Month, which makes this a good time to learn about the causes of and risk factors for epilepsy.

Ophthalmology

Aging eyesight issues and treatment

Diminishing eyesight is a common issue that occurs with age. While often unavoidable, routine eye checks are crucial.

Psychology & Psychiatry

Who is at risk for seasonal affective disorder?

Seasonal affective disorder is a type of depression related to changes in seasons. Millions of adults in the U.S. may suffer from seasonal affective disorder, although many may not know they have the condition, according ...

Oncology & Cancer

Genetic score predicts risk of lethal prostate cancer

Tapping into the Million Veteran Program, an ongoing national research effort to learn how genes, lifestyle and military exposures affect the health of participants, researchers at University of California San Diego School ...

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