Skin disease and blood pressure drug: the unexpected connection
What is Psoriasis?
Psoriasis is a skin problem that many people have. It's a disease that lasts a long time and makes your skin red,...
Scientists find big cause of deadly pancreatic cancer
There's a type of pancreatic cancer called Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC). It's very aggressive, meaning it grows and spreads very quickly.
Currently, there are no...
Controlling high blood pressure: What is the ideal goal for older people?
What is blood pressure? It's a measure of how hard your heart has to work to pump blood around your body.
Blood pressure readings consist...
People with heart rhythm disorders may have many extra health issues
Atrial fibrillation, a heart rhythm disorder, affects over 40 million people worldwide.
Patients with atrium fibrillation often have other conditions that can negatively impact their...
Scientists find unique risk of Alzheimer’s disease in Ashkenazi Jews
The Issue: Alzheimer's Disease
Alzheimer's disease, or AD, is a common disease around the globe that affects people's memory and thinking skills.
However, most of the...
Intensive blood pressure treatment may cause heart and kidney injury
A study led by physician-researchers at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) indicates that intensive high blood pressure treatment for hospitalized older adults may...
High blood pressure drug may protect kidneys from damage in diabetes
People with diabetes often have problems with their kidneys. About 40% of people with diabetes get a disease called diabetic kidney disease.
In the UK...
Heart disease may lead to dementia in older people
Many older people have a type of heart problem called ischemic heart disease. a new study says that these people may also be more likely to get dementia.
New study sheds light on Long COVID symptoms and recovery patterns
A study provides insights into the long-term effects of COVID-19, known as long COVID, revealing recovery patterns and prevalent symptoms.
Sleeping pills may fight against Alzheimer’s disease
Understanding Alzheimer's and Sleep Issues
Alzheimer's disease is a scary sickness that affects the brain. It causes people to forget things and feel confused. Oddly...