Aerobic exercise improves blood vessel health in chronic kidney disease
A recent study from Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta has found that regular exercise helps people with serious kidney issues.
It was shown...
A New way to manage blood pressure: focus on the upper number
High blood pressure is a common health problem that can lead to serious diseases.
For a long time, doctors have looked at two numbers when...
Study suggests breast cancer screenings benefit women in their 40s
A new study has found that women in their 40s benefit from breast cancer screenings.
When screening programs included this age group, the chances of...
Scientists find a new drug to treat inflammatory bowel disease
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a condition where the body's immune cells wrongly attack the healthy tissue in the gut.
This causes inflammation, stomach pain,...
New blood test could help predict nerve damage in type 2 diabetes
Diabetes is a condition that affects millions of Americans. About half of them may face nerve damage, also known as diabetic neuropathy.
This nerve damage...
How to treat a heart attack before it occurs
A healthy heart today might be able to fight off a severe injury in the future.
It sounds like something out of a sci-fi movie,...
Your skull can help fight against brain diseases
Brain diseases, like Alzheimer's and stroke, can change lives dramatically. A big part of the problem is inflammation inside the brain.
This inflammation is tricky...
These cells in the brain can promote Alzheimer’s disease in older people
Alzheimer's disease is a widely known and irreversible form of dementia.
As individuals age, their chances of developing Alzheimer's increase, though the reasons behind this...
What your eyes might tell about your heart health
A team from St George’s University, along with other experts, found something exciting in the human genome.
They discovered that there are 119 areas in...
Why COVID-19 harms the heart and other organs
Since COVID-19 began, scientists have been puzzled.
Why does this virus hurt people for so long, and in so many ways, unlike other viruses?
A Surprising...