Health & Wellness
Early signs of diabetes: what to watch for and why screening matters
Diabetes is a long-term health condition that affects nearly 12% of people in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and...
Cannabis drugs don’t really reduce nerve pain, study finds
Cannabis-based medicines are often talked about as a possible way to treat long-lasting nerve pain, also called chronic neuropathic pain.
This type of pain happens...
Some dementia drugs in hospice may shorten life, study warns
Hospice care is meant to bring comfort, peace, and dignity to people in the final stage of life. For many Americans with dementia who...
New drug strongly cuts high triglyceride, boosts cholesterol and liver health
A new drug called DR10624 may offer real hope to people living with severe hypertriglyceridemia—a condition where fat levels in the blood are dangerously...
This drug offers a new hope for high blood pressure
High blood pressure is a health problem that affects many people. The usual way to treat it is by taking medicine every day. But...
Can your tongue show signs of heart failure?
A new study from Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine has found a surprising way to help detect chronic heart failure—by looking at the bacteria...
Can a constipation drug protect your kidneys?
Chronic kidney disease, or CKD, is a serious condition that affects millions of people around the world.
People with CKD often need dialysis—a treatment that...
What causes thyroid inflammation?
Thyroid inflammation, also known as thyroiditis, can be confusing for many people. The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland in your neck. Even though...
A simple salt change could save lives in high blood pressure
High blood pressure is often called the “silent killer” because it usually has no signs or symptoms. It happens when the force of blood...
Popular cholesterol drugs may have unexpected health risks
Statins are a group of medicines often used to lower high cholesterol levels. They help reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke.
One of...
Why throat problems might be affecting your blood pressure
A new study from the University of Southampton has found that having problems in your throat could make it harder for your body to...
A new pill for type 2 diabetes and obesity shows promise without common side...
A group of scientists in Sweden has discovered a new drug that may help people with type 2 diabetes and obesity. This drug could...
The 80-80-80 goal could save millions from high blood pressure
Researchers from the University of Washington and other organizations are pushing for a new global goal to fight high blood pressure, also known as...
How to manage kidney disease without dialysis
Kidney disease happens when the kidneys become damaged and can no longer do their job properly. The kidneys are important organs that help remove...
Don’t ignore these mini stroke symptoms
A Transient Ischemic Attack, or TIA, is also known as a mini-stroke. It happens when part of the brain doesn't get enough blood for...
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Brain Health
This soft necklace can give stroke survivors their voice back
Scientists have created a new wearable device that may help stroke survivors speak again in a natural and fluent way. The device is called...
Some dementia drugs in hospice may shorten life, study warns
Hospice care is meant to bring comfort, peace, and dignity to people in the final stage of life. For many Americans with dementia who...
Don’t ignore these mini stroke symptoms
A Transient Ischemic Attack, or TIA, is also known as a mini-stroke. It happens when part of the brain doesn't get enough blood for...
Why drinking and memory problems can be a deadly mix for older people
As people age, it's not uncommon for them to experience mild memory problems or trouble focusing. This condition is known as mild cognitive impairment,...
Common back pain drugs may increase dementia risk, study finds
A new study has found that people who receive multiple prescriptions of the drug gabapentin for low back pain may face a higher risk...