Taking baby aspirin: what older Americans should know
A recent study from Johns Hopkins University reveals that many older Americans are still taking a daily baby aspirin to prevent heart problems, despite...
New findings about cause and cure for common high blood pressure
High blood pressure, or hypertension, can cause trouble in our bodies. It's like pumping air too hard into a balloon.
It might cause the balloon...
Common pain relief drug may increase heart disease risk
Paracetamol is a common medicine that helps with pain and fever. It's often seen as a safer option than other medicines.
However, a recent study...
Unlocking the secrets of blood sugar: a diabetes discovery
Imagine you've just eaten a big, yummy meal. Now, your body has to take care of all the sugar you ate and keep everything...
Long COVID could be caused by the virus lingering in the body. Here’s what...
COVID not only has immediate health impacts but could also potentially trigger long-term changes in the immune system.
New rules for pain medicine use: what you need to know
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and the U.S. Department of Defense have given out some new rules, or guidelines, about using these pain medicines.
Alcohol drinking increases risks of over 60 diseases
Do you know drinking alcohol can cause many diseases? Researchers from Oxford Population Health and Peking University in China found something shocking.
They discovered that...
A sweet solution: new diabetes treatment
There's a disease called type 2 diabetes (or T2D for short), and it's a big problem all over the world. It's responsible for more...
Scientists find new way to manage type 2 diabetes
A collaborative approach between endocrinologists and general practitioners (GPs) can greatly benefit patients with type 2 diabetes.
10-minute scan could help detect and cure the cause of high blood pressure
Scientists used a new scan combined with a urine test that found people who could stop taking high blood pressure medicines after treatment.