James McIntosh

Articles by James McIntosh

Heart attack: Chewing-gum sweetener xylitol tied to 57% higher risk - Medical News Today

Health September 9, 2026

Xylitol is a common artificial sweetener found in many common products, including processed foods and drinks, sugar-free chewing gum, and toothpaste.A new study found an association … [+6943 chars]

Creatine supplements may help halt cancer growth, study suggests - Medical News Today

Health July 20, 2026

A new study suggests that creatine could support a part of the immune system that directs T cells that fight cancer.Reducing cells ability to take up creatine also appeared to impair… [+5948 chars]

Common stroke may actually be caused by widening of brain arteries - Medical News Today

Health May 11, 2026

Researchers found that the narrowing of large arteries was unlikely to result in lacunar stroke, a common form of stroke.In contrast, the widening of arteries within the brain was as… [+7540 chars]