Men with erectile dysfunction (ED) who display signs of depression may have a higher risk of developing heart problems, according to a study published in the Journal of Sexual Medicine. During a recent trial, researchers surveyed more than 2,000 men about their sexual health. While interviewing the participants, the investigators also monitored the men for depression-related symptoms.

Healthcare officials have announced that New Earth BioMed, a nonprofit organization, will launch a new research program specializing in studying cancer therapies derived from plants. Currently, an estimated 77 percent of U.S. cancer treatments and medications contain nutrient-based compounds or component derivatives.

New research has found that a natural chemical may alleviate symptoms of ulcerative colitis, a type of irritable bowel syndrome, according to findings published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.

A new study has found that the caffeine in coffee may help protect against developing diabetes, according to the findings that were published in this month’s American Chemical Society’s Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. Previous studies using animals have proven that consuming coffee could lower the risk of being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. Using two groups of mice, a team of researchers gave the animals either water or coffee.

Young adults who are considered obese may be more likely to suffer from psoriatic arthritis, according to a study published in Archives of Dermatology.

Young people with high cholesterol may be more likely to develop coronary heart disease, according to findings published in the journal Annals of Internal Medicine.

The use of oral contraceptives and hormone replacement therapy (HRT) may prevent brain aneurysms in post-menopausal women, according to findings presented at the Society of Neurointerventional Surgery annual meeting.

Older women who are overweight may be more susceptible to suffering from memory problems, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Geriatric Society.

Alternative methods of treating vision diseases may reduce the risk of blindness in type 2 diabetes patients, according to findings published in the New England Journal of Medicine.

Men who avoid treatment for erectile dysfunction (ED) may be putting themselves at an increased risk of developing cardiovascular disease, according to a study published in The Journal for Sexual Medicine.

A sinus-related health problem may be linked to the deaths of people who suffer sudden cardiac arrest while sleeping, according to findings published in the journal, Circulation Research.

Patients who have a history of blood clots may have a higher risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease, according to a study published in Neuron. This is because researchers have discovered that blood clots that have formed abnormally may speed up the degeneration of cognitive function. In particular, studies have found cerebral amyloid angiopathy (CAA)—a peptide in blood vessel walls located in the brain that causes unusual development of blood clots—may increase a patient’s chance of Alzheimer’s.

Extended use of blood thinner medications may prevent blood clots in bedridden patients, according to findings published in Annals of Internal Medicine.

Prostate cancer patients may be at an increased risk of suffering from bone mineral content (BMC) loss compared to men who are cancer-free, according to findings published in BJUI. Individuals who develop lower levels of BMC can also be at an increased risk of suffering from bone fractures and osteoporosis.

Adding foods containing high levels of vitamin E to one’s diet may contribute to better cognitive function, according to a study published in Archives of Neurology. This is because researchers have discovered that vitamin E protects the brain against oxidative stress, which can lead to Alzheimer’s disease, the most common form of dementia.