What you need to know about type 1.5 diabetes
In the complex world of diabetes, where Type 1 and Type 2 have long been the main categories, there emerges a lesser-known variant that...
Beyond chest pain: recognizing heart attack back pain
When we think of heart attack symptoms, chest pain or discomfort typically comes to mind first. However, heart attacks can manifest in less obvious...
Understanding heart attack: from early warning to recovery
Heart attacks are serious medical emergencies that occur when the flow of blood to the heart is blocked, often by a blood clot.
This can...
Why it’s a bad idea to mix alcohol with some medications
Anyone who has drunk alcohol will be familiar with how easily it can lower your social inhibitions and let you do things you wouldn’t...
This stuff in lungs could drive COPD
In the United States, a large number of people are walking around with a lung condition without even knowing it.
This condition, known as chronic...
Exposure to Agent Orange causes brain disease similar to Alzheimer’s
Decades after the Vietnam War, the legacy of Agent Orange lingers, affecting not only veterans but potentially everyone.
This herbicide, used extensively during the war...
Common addiction drug could help treat colorectal cancer
In a new study from the University of Ottawa, researchers have discovered that vanoxerine, a drug initially aimed at treating cocaine addiction, could offer...
AI can predict eye disease in diabetes more effectively
A recent study published in JAMA Ophthalmology highlights a significant advancement in the field of ophthalmology and diabetes care.
Researchers at Harvard University have developed...
Acupuncture may lower stroke risk in rheumatoid arthritis
People with rheumatoid arthritis, a condition that causes pain and inflammation in the joints, have a higher chance of getting heart diseases, including strokes.
A...
Vitamin C and kidney health: how to keep a delicate balance
Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid, is a vital nutrient for our health, celebrated for its role in supporting the immune system, aiding...