These everyday foods can affect your kidney health
Your kidneys are two small but powerful organs that do a big job. They clean waste from your blood, balance your body’s fluids, and...
Study finds big cause of heart scarring and shorter lifespan in men
Scientists at the University of Virginia have made a major discovery that helps explain why men often live shorter lives than women. Their research...
Research shows a big cause of diabetes in older people
Scientists from Tokyo Metropolitan University have made an important discovery about how aging might lead to diabetes, especially in older adults. Their research focused...
How to choose the right drug for irregular heartbeat
An irregular heartbeat, or arrhythmia, happens when the heart doesn’t beat in a steady rhythm. It may beat too fast, too slow, or in...
Eating prunes may help lower blood pressure
Prunes, which are simply dried plums, are known for their natural sweetness and chewy texture. What makes them special is that they contain no...
Don’t ignore the silent warning signs of pancreatic cancer
Pancreatic cancer is one of the deadliest types of cancer, mainly because it is hard to detect early. The pancreas is a small organ...
An old drug could help treat hand pain
Have you ever felt sharp pain or stiffness in your hands that made everyday tasks—like opening a jar, buttoning a shirt, or shaking someone’s...
A better way to treat uncontrolled high blood pressure
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is a common and dangerous health condition that affects millions of people around the world. If not managed...
What is medical ultrasound?
Medical ultrasound is a noninvasive technique. It uses sound waves to create images to assess or treat certain parts of the body. It’s often...
Wildfire smoke linked to severe respiratory disease in older people
A new study has found that older adults living in the western United States are more likely to end up in the hospital for...