Why common blood pressure drug may cause gut disease
Diverticulosis is a condition where small bulges or pouches form in the wall of the intestines. It often happens as people get older.
Many people...
Joint pain or osteoarthritis? Why exercise should be your first line of treatment
Stiff knees, aching hips and the slow grind of chronic joint pain are often accepted as an unavoidable part of getting older. But while...
Early warning signs of heart disease in women
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for women worldwide, but its warning signs can be very different from those in men.
This has...
What are early symptoms of Alzheimer’s in younger adults?
Alzheimer’s disease is usually associated with older adults, but in rare cases, it can affect people under 65.
This is known as early-onset Alzheimer’s. Spotting...
Best diet plan for type 2 diabetes management
Managing type 2 diabetes doesn't have to be overwhelming. In fact, research shows that a healthy eating plan is one of the most powerful...
AI and gene tools could treat heart disease much better
Heart disease is the number one cause of death in the world, despite big improvements in medical care.
One reason for this is that most...
This stuff in gut linked to kidney damage in diabetes
Scientists have discovered that a tiny molecule made by gut bacteria can travel to the kidneys and cause serious damage, especially in people with...
It’s saturated fat, not cholesterol in eggs, that raise heart disease risk
Eggs have long had a bad reputation for raising cholesterol levels and increasing the risk of heart disease.
But new research from the University of...
Does high blood pressure increase your risk of Alzheimer’s?
High blood pressure doesn’t just affect your heart—it may also impact your brain.
Recent research suggests a strong link between high blood pressure (especially in...
Ketamine can reduce chronic pain safely and effectively, study finds
Low-dose intravenous (IV) infusions of ketamine may be a safe and powerful way to help people who suffer from chronic pain, according to a...