How Heartburn Raises This Cancer Risk 80%

How Heartburn Raises This Cancer Risk 80%

Cancers of the esophagus, throat and vocal cords have a specific enemy in common: Acid reflux. Doctors have known for some time that leaving acid reflux untreated can lead to esophageal cancer, but the relationship with the upper throat and vocal cords was...
How Heart Failure Causes Male Menopause

How Heart Failure Causes Male Menopause

Of the many conditions that men face as they age, heart failure is among those at the top of the list. Many things cause heart failure and heart failure causes many things. It’s like a toggle switch that’s always on. One of the more unsettling links that stems from...
Could Marijuana Cure Type 2 Diabetes?

Could Marijuana Cure Type 2 Diabetes?

Even though people who use marijuana tend to take in more food (and consequently, calories) than non-users, research has shown that rates of obesity and diabetes are far lower in marijuana users than non-users. This contradiction was studied recently using data from...