Blood pressure drugs may affect kidney health, study confirms
A new study from the University of Virginia School of Medicine is raising important questions about the long-term use of common blood pressure and...
A high-fiber diet may help treat cancer, study finds
Dr. Brendan Guercio, an assistant professor at UR Medicine's Wilmot Cancer Institute, is spearheading research into the potential of a high-fiber diet to enhance...
Study finds differences in bleeding risk among common blood thinners
When patients are diagnosed with conditions like blood clots or atrial fibrillation, doctors often prescribe blood thinners to prevent future clotting.
A recent study compared...
Football player traded NFL dreams for a new purpose after blood clot
The sun was blazing and Kristoffer Doura had just finished three rounds of "gassers," sprinting the length of the football field as part of...
Which blood sugar monitor is best?
Monitoring the level of glucose (sugar) in your blood is vital if you have diabetes. You get results in real time, which allows you...
This blood pressure drug may help increase lifespan and slowing aging
Researchers from the University of Liverpool have made a significant discovery indicating that the drug rilmenidine, commonly prescribed to manage high blood pressure, may...
Study shows alarming rise in chronic kidney disease in Irish adults over 50
A significant study conducted in Ireland has uncovered concerning trends in chronic kidney disease (CKD) among adults aged 50 and above. This extensive research,...
Scientists find how to treat chronic migraine headaches
Researchers from QUT have uncovered a biological mechanism behind the reduction in migraine frequency observed in chronic migraine sufferers after gradually discontinuing migraine medications.
This...
Common household chemicals linked to infertility risk, study finds
A recent study conducted by a reproductive epidemiologist at the University of Massachusetts Amherst has linked exposure to phthalates, a group of chemicals commonly...
Diabetes control at the holidays: It’s not about perfection
Making healthy choices during the winter holidays can be challenging for anyone. For people with diabetes, it can be even harder.
Disruptions brought on by...