The use of advanced cardiac technology may help physicians better detect signs of heart failure in patients, according to a study published in the American Journal of Emergency Medicine. The most common technique to do so is with a stethoscope, which allows healthcare professionals to determine if an individual has developed an S3. This acronym refers to an irregular sound in the heart’s rhythm, which can be a sign of cardiovascular disease or failure of the organ.

Patients who have been diagnosed with hepatitis C may be more susceptible to developing type 2 diabetes, according to a study published in the journal Gastroenterology. A blood-born disease, hepatitis C spreads through unprotected sexual intercourse or the use of injection drugs and causes liver damage. If people don’t receive treatments for this disease, they can suffer from liver cancer or failure of the organ, which can result in death.

A new study has found an alternative hormone that can benefit women who are going through menopause, according to findings presented at The Endocrine Society’s annual meeting. In fact, a different form of progesterone may help these women experience fewer hot flashes and night sweats. During the three-month trial, more than 100 women who were using hormonal therapy to treat signs of menopause were randomly chosen to take oral micronized progesterone, which is a steroid found in yams, or to take a placebo.

A new study has found that some cells that contribute to immune system health may show signs of lupus and rheumatoid arthritis, according to findings published in the journal Nature Immunology. In an effort to gain a better understanding of how the body prevents the diseases, researchers examined altered TACI, which is a protein that activates immune cells in human tissues. The team also analyzed a protein called MyD88 that alerts the immune system of bacteria detection.

Individuals who include tea in their daily dietary regimen may be less likely to suffer from memory problems later on in life, according to a study presented at this year’s Alzheimer’s Association’s International Conference. Over the course of 14 years, a team of researchers from the University of California in Los Angeles (UCLA) examined the amount of coffee and tea consumed by more than 4,800 people aged 65 years or older.

Beetroot juice, a source of high nitrate levels, may help prevent high blood pressure, according to a study published in Hypertension. Nitrate is a compound that increases the amount of gas nitric oxide that circulates through the blood.

A new study has found that regular screenings for prostate cancer cut the risk of dying from the disease in half, according to Lancet Oncology. This is because patients who may develop prostate cancer will be more likely to be diagnosed earlier and begin treatment sooner. In an effort to determine how much regular screenings increased mortality rates linked to the illness, more than 20,000 men who were born between 1930 and 1944 were split into two groups.

Lowering the consumption of sugar-sweetened drinks may improve blood pressure, according to findings published in Circulation: Journal of the American Heart Association. In addition to blood pressure, research has found that a high intake of sugary drinks can also lead to obesity, metabolic syndromes and type 2 diabetes.

Younger women who are going through menopause may have a higher risk of developing cardiovascular disease, according to a study presented at the annual Endocrine Society meeting held in San Diego. For this study, researchers enrolled a total of 693 women aged 45 to 84 who already had begun experiencing menopause.

The use of imaging technology may have found the cause of acid reflux disease, according to a study presented at the Society of Nuclear Medicine’s annual meeting. Acid reflux is a condition in which some of the esophageal muscles don’t work properly, which allows stomach acids to rise up in the esophagus. Individuals with the disease experience heartburn and could be at risk of developing more severe health complications.

Resveratrol, a plant-derived antioxidant, may provide anti-inflammatory benefits for humans, according to findings published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.

People who suffer from a certain sleeping disorder may be more likely to be diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease and other neurological disorders later on in life, according to a study published in the journal Neurology.

Eating at least five servings of white rice per week can lead to an increased risk of being diagnosed with diabetes, according to a study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine. However, people who eat just two servings of brown rice can lower their risk of developing the disease by as much as 16 percent.

Advancements in diagnostics tools may help better detect colon cancer in women, according to findings published in the journal, Cancer Prevention Research.

Higher levels of protein intake may lower the risk of hip fractures in seniors, according to a study published in Osteoporosis International. A team of researchers from the Institute for Aging Research of Hebrew SeniorLife in Boston enrolled 946 elderly participants in the Framingham Osteoporosis Study, which examined the effects of consuming higher amounts of protein.