Scientists find a protective gene for chronic kidney disease
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a serious public health issue that affects millions of people worldwide. Despite its prevalence, the mechanisms behind the continual...
Hydroxyapatite toothpaste: a safer, equally effective alternative to fluoride
The Quest for a Safer Toothpaste
We've all heard the saying, "Brushing twice a day keeps the dentist away," but have you ever wondered if...
Early concussions linked to Alzheimer’s risk later in life, twin study finds
A recent study has made a connection between having a concussion early in life and experiencing memory and thinking problems years later.
This study is...
Common blood pressure drugs may lower knee replacement risks
We all know that high blood pressure is bad for the heart. But, it turns out, the drugs you take to control it might...
Caregivers crucial to cardiac arrest survivors in hospital, study finds
The Importance of Family and Friends in Recovery
When someone survives a heart problem that happens in a hospital, it's a big relief. But the...
Sleep pills could reduce Alzheimer’s proteins in brain, study finds
A groundbreaking study led by researchers from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis offers a glimmer of hope in the battle against...
Research shows a way to reverse type 2 diabetes in lean people
When it comes to type 2 diabetes research, focus usually falls on those who are overweight or obese. But what about those who don't...
Misunderstanding of high blood pressure could harm your health
Blood pressure is like a health report card for your heart and arteries. It's a pair of numbers that tell you how hard your...
Mixing painkillers and birth control may increase blood clot risk
A study from Denmark has some important news for women who are taking both birth control pills and certain painkillers.
It turns out that if...
Diabetes drug shows promise for widespread heart failure
The Problem: Millions with Weak Hearts
Heart failure is a big deal affecting millions of people around the world. Imagine your heart is like a...