Scientists make a breakthrough in high blood pressure treatment
Do you know someone struggling with high blood pressure? Chances are you do. This common health problem, also known as hypertension, affects a lot...
Scientists find hope for people with severe liver disease
Cirrhosis is a bad liver disease that affects a lot of people - over two million adults in America. People suffering from it face...
Researchers develop new app to detect eye diseases
Two smart students, Igor García Atutxa and Francisca Villanueva, studying for their master's degrees at the Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (UOC), have made something...
Research does not recommend opioid use in people with chronic pain
Chronic pain, or pain that lasts for more than three months, is a serious health issue affecting millions of Americans. One common treatment for...
New test finds Lewy body dementia before symptoms appear
Lewy body disease is a serious brain illness that's second only to Alzheimer's disease in how common it is. It's a major cause of...
Low-carb breakfasts can help control type 2 diabetes, study suggests
Researchers from UBC Okanagan have led an international team suggesting a simple change to the first meal of the day to help individuals living...
How Parkinson’s disease can grow undetected for years
Imagine someone you know has just been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. You may be shocked to hear that the disease has probably been quietly...
Cannabis use disorder linked to increased risk of these mental diseases
A study published in JAMA Psychiatry found that Cannabis Use Disorder (CUD) is linked to a higher risk of both psychotic and nonpsychotic bipolar...
A breakthrough for diabetes treatment: once-a-week insulin
Diabetes is a common health problem where the body struggles to use sugar properly.
About 1 in every 10 people in America have diabetes, and...
“Weekend warrior” exercise can lower risks of heart disease and stroke
In a busy work week, finding time to exercise can be challenging, leading many people to cram their physical activity into one or two...