A common blood pressure drug has harmful side effects
Researchers at Columbia University have taken a closer look at chlorthalidone, a drug often prescribed to manage high blood pressure, and their findings suggest...
Kidney cleanse: fact or fiction?
The kidneys are vital organs in the body, responsible for filtering waste products, excess water, and other impurities out of the blood. These wastes...
Stress and high blood pressure: What you need to know
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a common condition where the force of the blood against the artery walls is too high.
It's...
Why more women get Alzheimer’s disease
Recent studies from the University of Chicago are shining a new light on Alzheimer's disease, offering hope for future treatments.
These studies dive deep into...
Rheumatic heart disease: What you need to know
Rheumatic heart disease (RHD) is a serious condition that can occur after an episode of rheumatic fever, an inflammatory disease itself usually triggered by...
This ultra-thin, minimally-invasive pacemaker can be controlled by light
Researchers at the University of Chicago have made a big advancement in medical technology by creating a new type of pacemaker that's powered by...
Long COVID linked to persistent inflammation, study shows
Researchers from the University of Cambridge have made a breakthrough in understanding long COVID, a condition that continues to affect millions worldwide, presenting a...
Is diabetes curable? Exploring treatments and lifestyle changes
Diabetes is a chronic condition that affects millions of people worldwide, characterized by high levels of sugar (glucose) in the blood.
It comes in two...
How to manage high blood pressure in older age
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a common health issue where the force of blood pushing against the walls of the arteries is too...
Fasting diet could reduce risks biological aging in humans
A recent study led by the USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology has revealed exciting findings about the power of a special diet to...