Popular Joint Pain Supplement Might Increase Alzheimer's Risk, Study Says

A popular over-the-counter supplement taken for joint pain might increase people’s risk for Alzheimer’s disease, a new study says.

Glucosamine use is associated with a 25% higher odds that a person will progress from mild cognitive impairment to dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, researchers reported June 9 in the journal ...

Sugary Beverages May Raise Your Risk of Liver Cancer

If you regularly drink soda or other sugary beverages, a new study may give you a reason to cut back.

Researchers analyzed dietary data from more than 1.5 million adults across 11 long-term investigations. They wanted to find out whether drinking sugar-sweetened or artificially sweetened beverages was associated with liver cancer risk.

FDA Approves First New Sunscreen Ingredient in Two Decades

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved bemotrizinol (BEMT) for use in over-the-counter sunscreen products.

Bemotrizinol is a chemical filter that absorbs both UVA and UVB radiation, the two primary types of ultraviolet rays that cause skin damage and increase cancer risk. 

It’s the first new sunscreen ing...

Teen Recovering From Concussion? A 'Sweet Spot' For Screen Time Could Speed Up Their Recovery

Moderating a teen’s screen time following a concussion might help speed their recovery, a new study says.

Teenagers who kept their screen time to around 141 minutes a day within the first three days of their concussion sped up their recovery by about 35%, researchers reported June 9 in the British Journal of Sports Medicine....