One-third with inflammatory bowel disease have moderate-to-severe disability
Inflammatory bowel disease, or IBD, is a condition that affects the digestive system and often lasts for many years. It includes two main types,...
A simple blood test may detect memory decline years early
Many people worry about memory loss as they get older. Dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease, is one of the most serious conditions affecting the brain.
It...
Why one kind of sugar is a key driver of metabolic disease
Sugar is often blamed for weight gain and health problems, but not all sugars act the same way in the body.
A new scientific report...
Could a simple supplement protect the heart in diabetes?
Type 2 diabetes is a common long-term condition that affects how the body uses sugar for energy.
Over time, high blood sugar levels can damage...
Common blood pressure drugs may increase suicide risk, study warns
Blood pressure medicines are widely used to protect people from serious health problems such as heart disease, stroke, and kidney damage.
These medicines are often...
Silent signs of kidney failure older people should be aware of
Kidneys are small organs, but they play a very important role in keeping the body healthy. They filter waste and extra fluid from the...
How long can people live with heart failure?
Hearing the words “heart failure” from a doctor can feel scary and confusing. The word “failure” sounds very serious, and many people think it...
A simple painkiller could help stop cancer from spreading, study suggests
Cancer becomes far more dangerous when it spreads from its original location to other parts of the body.
This process is called metastasis, and it...
Popular blood pressure drug may cause low potassium and kidney issues
High blood pressure is one of the most common health problems around the world. It happens when the force of blood pushing against the...
This common drug may prevent vascular dementia, study finds
Vascular dementia is one of the most common types of dementia, and it happens when the brain does not get enough blood flow.
The brain...