How to control type 2 diabetes with and without medication
Type 2 diabetes, a condition where the body struggles to regulate and use sugar (glucose) as fuel, is a global health challenge.
It's a complex...
Understanding blood pressure changes during a heart attack
When someone experiences a heart attack, it's like a major traffic jam blocking the flow on a busy highway. In this case, the highway...
Neglected care facilities linked to high risk of hip fractures
It might seem reasonable to assume that those residing in care facilities would receive top-notch attention and care. However, recent research challenges this assumption...
How weight loss affects heart failure
Navigating the complex relationship between weight loss and heart failure is akin to walking a tightrope.
On one hand, carrying excess weight is a well-documented...
Diabetes can increase risk of this shoulder problem
Have you ever heard about "frozen shoulder"? It's when your shoulder is so sore and stiff that moving it becomes nearly impossible.
Interestingly, a research...
Checking blood pressure by hand: a guide to the basics
Monitoring blood pressure is like keeping an eye on the pressure inside your car's tires. Just as too much or too little air pressure...
Scientists find new way to prevent chronic kidney disease
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a pressing health concern that affects countless individuals globally.
For years, the medical community has sought to understand the underlying...
New blood test can predict heart attacks
Heart attacks are a leading cause of death globally, and the search for effective prevention methods is ongoing.
In a new study, a team of...
Long COVID is linked to chronic pain conditions
As the world continues to navigate the aftermath of the pandemic, many individuals are facing a challenging battle against long-lasting symptoms that linger long...
Lifechanging results for young woman after orange-sized brain tumor removed
A Michigan woman is no longer having excruciating headaches after undergoing surgery to remove a large brain tumor that rested above her brainstem and...