Trees — But Not Grass Or Other Greenery — Good For Urban Dwellers' Heart Health

Trees — but not grass or other greenery — are associated with a lower risk of heart disease in cities, a new study says.

People living in urban areas with more trees have a 4% lower risk of heart disease, researchers will report in the February issue of the journal Environmental Epidemiology.

On the other hand, l...

Millions Of Americans Are Microdosing Psychedelics, Survey Finds

Psychedelics are catching on in the United States, but not always to find one’s third eye or reach another plane of reality, a new study says.

An estimated 10 million U.S. adults microdosed psilocybin, LSD or MDMA in 2025, according to research published by the think-tank RAND.

Researchers found that microdosing — taking ...

Patients Can't Keep Up With At-Home Blood Pressure Monitoring, Researchers Report

Treatment of high blood pressure is based on continual monitoring, with people checking their readings regularly and doctors steering their care based on those tests.

But many patients either can’t or won’t keep up with blood pressure monitoring at home, undermining efforts to improve their heart health, according to a study pu...

Poison Control Centers Save America Billions Of Dollars Every Year, Report Finds

U.S. poison centers are an amazing investment, according to a new study, saving the nation $3.1 billion every year in medical costs and lost productivity.

For every dollar invested in poison centers, communities receive $16.77 in benefits, according to the report by the RAND think-tank on behalf of the organization America’s Poison C...

Obesity Directly Influences A Person's Risk Of Dementia, Study Concludes

Obesity and high blood pressure are directly linked to a person’s risk of dementia, a new study reports.

People’s odds of developing dementia can be as much as doubled if they have a high body mass index (BMI), researchers reported Jan. 22 in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.

Further, high b...

Esophageal Cancer: What It Is, Symptoms, and How It’s Treated

Esophageal cancer is a tumor that forms inside your esophagus, the passageway through which food and water travel from your mouth to your stomach. 

This tube starts in the back of your throat, goes through your neck and connects with your stomach in the abdomen. The wall of the esophagus is about a quarter-inch thick and floppy, like ...