The complex relationship between schizophrenia and dementia
When we think of mental health and cognitive disorders, schizophrenia and dementia often come to mind.
Though they are distinct conditions—schizophrenia being a chronic mental...
Scientists find a new way to treat and predict Alzheimer’s disease better
The recent development of a new mathematical model by researchers at Duke University School of Medicine and Pennsylvania State University brings a ray of...
The role of salt sensitivity in high blood pressure
Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is like a silent alarm that often rings too late for many of us.
It's a common condition that can...
What you need to know about throat cancer
Throat cancer encompasses a range of cancers that occur in the throat, voice box, or other areas of the pharynx and larynx.
It's a condition...
What you need to know about stage 1 lung cancer
Lung cancer, one of the leading causes of cancer deaths worldwide, often remains hidden, showing few signs until it reaches an advanced stage.
However, catching...
Air pollution linked to higher risk of Alzheimer’s disease
A groundbreaking study from Emory University has unveiled a concerning link between air pollution and an increased risk of Alzheimer's disease.
This research, focusing on...
When the heart can’t keep up: understanding congestive heart failure
Picture your heart as a pump that sends oxygen-rich blood throughout your body to keep everything working smoothly.
Now, imagine what happens when this pump...
Radiation side effects in breast cancer treatment: What you need to know
Breast cancer, one of the most common cancers among women worldwide, often involves radiation therapy as a key part of treatment. Radiation therapy aims...
How obesity and type 2 diabetes together harm the brain
The world is facing a growing epidemic of obesity and type 2 diabetes, two conditions that often go hand in hand.
While much attention is...
How to manage chronic pain if you have high blood pressure
When we think about high blood pressure, also known as hypertension, we often consider its effects on heart health. But what many don't realize...