That third or fourth cup of coffee may do more than make your heart race: New research suggests it could significantly increase your risk of glaucoma if you’re genetically predisposed to the eye disease. The study included more than 120,000 British people, aged 39 to 73, who provided information about their caffeine consumption and their…  read on >  read on >

Women whose diets tend to feed inflammation may have a heightened risk of breast cancer, a preliminary study suggests. The study, of more than 350,000 women, found that the more “pro-inflammatory” foods women consumed, the higher their breast cancer risk. The term refers to foods thought to contribute to chronic low-grade inflammation throughout the body…  read on >  read on >

After being diagnosed with bladder cancer, some patients face an almost impossible decision — have their bladder removed or take a risk knowing that the cancer may be more likely to spread if the bladder is left intact. But what if there was another way? For David Cabelis, 68, the decision was more straightforward than…  read on >  read on >

People hospitalized for COVID-19 are often discharged in much worse shape than before their illness — underscoring the value of preventing severe cases with vaccination. In a new study, researchers found that during the pandemic’s early months, almost half of COVID-19 patients discharged from their health system had some degree of “functional decline.” That’s a…  read on >  read on >

Antibiotics do not reduce the risk of hospitalization or death in patients with a lethal lung disease known as idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, a new study finds. “We were certainly disappointed in the results,” said study co-author Dr. Imre Noth, chief of pulmonary and critical care medicine at UVA Health in Charlottesville, Va. “But we remain…  read on >  read on >

If it’s been a while since you’ve seen your doctor, it may be time to schedule a visit to catch up on preventive health screenings or discuss any health concerns and chronic medical conditions. During the 15 months since people began quarantining, many have avoided leaving their homes except when necessary, including not going to…  read on >  read on >