Home remedies for kidney infections: what works and what doesn’t
Kidney infections are a serious kind of urinary tract infection (UTI).
They happen when bacteria from the bladder or urinary tract travel up to the...
Can aspirin prevent high blood pressure? Here’s what we know
Aspirin is a common medicine that many people take to ease pain or reduce a fever.
It’s also used to protect the heart by preventing...
Big causes of heart rhythm problems you need to know
Heart rhythm problems, also called arrhythmias, happen when the electrical signals that control your heartbeat stop working properly.
This can make your heart beat too...
Type 2 diabetes may double the risk of deadly sepsis
Living with type 2 diabetes (T2D) may significantly increase the risk of developing sepsis, a life-threatening complication of infection.
According to a large community-based study...
Eye-saving surgery may also extend life in rare eye cancer
A new study led by UCLA suggests that a surgical technique developed to protect vision in people with uveal melanoma—a rare cancer that begins...
Engineers harness light to help heart cells beat stronger and healthier
Engineers at the University of California, Irvine have developed a breakthrough technology that uses light to stimulate heart cells in the lab.
The approach, reported...
Sleep loss may increase dementia risk by 40%
People who have trouble sleeping for months may experience faster memory loss and thinking problems as they age.
A new study published in the journal...
Cannabis use may increase diabetes risk by 300%
A new study shows that using cannabis may make it much more likely to develop diabetes.
Researchers found that people who used cannabis had almost...
Half of U.S. adults have this untreated eye problem
Dry eyes are a very common problem, especially as people get older.
Many people feel discomfort, irritation, and even pain, but they may not realize...
Cocoa supplements may help reduce inflammation and improve heart health?
Many people wonder if taking cocoa supplements can help fight inflammation and prevent diseases that come with aging. A new study suggests the answer...