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Metformin may help diabetic patients with heart failure live longer

When patients with type 2 diabetes (T2DM) and chronic heart failure (CHF) are admitted to intensive care units (ICUs), their treatment often sparks a...

Scientists find an important cause of multiple sclerosis

Researchers from Sweden's Karolinska Institutet have made significant advancements in understanding how the Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) could trigger or worsen multiple sclerosis (MS). Their study,...

High blood pressure treatment may affect kidney health, study finds

High blood pressure or hypertension is a widespread health issue affecting millions of people worldwide. It develops when the force of blood pushing against artery...

Heart attack aftermath- more women experience anxiety than men

People can feel very anxious after a heart attack, especially women. A study found that 40% of women felt anxious four months after a heart...

Gut bacteria: the unseen actors in dementia with Lewy bodies

Dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB) is one of the most common types of dementia. Sadly, there is no cure yet. But there's a new player...

Loneliness: A hidden threat to heart health in diabetics

Did you know that feeling lonely could be harmful to your heart? Especially if you have diabetes. A new study says that loneliness is a bigger...

Health in a box: fresh foods as a prescription for type 2 diabetes

Doctors might soon be giving out fresh fruits and vegetables as part of treatment plans, according to a study from Australia. This simple change could...

Gout drug can reduce knee and hip replacement surgeries

An exploratory analysis of the LoDoCo2 (Low-Dose Colchicine 2) trial revealed that daily therapy with a low dose of colchicine could lead to fewer...

Common gout drug shows potential for treating heart failure

The anti-inflammatory properties of colchicine, a common medication for gout, might significantly benefit heart failure patients.

Chronic knee pain from osteoarthritis alone does not cause cognitive impairment

Chronic knee pain resulting from osteoarthritis does not lead to cognitive impairment in isolation, according to new research from the University of Nottingham. The findings...