Your gut holds the key to treating obesity and diabetes
A new study has found that tiny molecules produced by gut bacteria may help explain how our bodies manage sugar and fat—and could lead...
What you need to know about the scars of kidney disease
Scarring is one of the biggest problems in chronic kidney disease. When the kidneys are damaged over time, scar tissue builds up and slowly...
Does rectal bleeding signal hemorrhoids or cancer?
Hemorrhoids are a very common condition that affects about half of all people by the time they reach age fifty.
They may cause pain, itching,...
Kidney disease speeds up memory loss, study shows
A new study has found that chronic kidney disease, or CKD, can speed up memory loss and other thinking problems—and it does so differently...
Stronger muscles and less belly fat can slow brain aging
New research shows that having more muscle and less hidden belly fat is linked to a younger, healthier brain.
The study will be presented at...
Combo pill for high blood pressure may be more effective
A new scientific report suggests that taking just one pill that combines two or more blood pressure medications may help people lower their blood...
Your personality traits can predict death risk very effectively
A new study from the University of Limerick has found that your personality traits may influence how long you live.
The study looked at nearly...
Smaller dose of treatment can fight skin cancer much better
Immunotherapy has changed the way doctors treat advanced skin cancer, especially malignant melanoma, which is the most dangerous type of skin cancer.
These powerful drugs...
Signs your blood pressure could be dangerously high
Blood pressure is a key part of your health. It shows how hard your blood pushes against the walls of your arteries as it...
How sleep protects your heart health
Sleep does much more than make you feel rested. It plays a big role in keeping your heart healthy. Good sleep is one of...