Choosing the right medicine for type 2 diabetes: an in-depth look
A group of scientists from The GRADE Study Research Group compared four different drugs used for treating type 2 diabetes.
The results showed that insulin...
Can vegetables help with diabetes-related kidney problems?
Around one-fourth of people with diabetes may develop diabetic nephropathy over time. This is a gradual loss of kidney function that may eventually require...
Ibuprofen may have significant impact on the liver
Ibuprofen, a common over-the-counter painkiller, belongs to a group of drugs called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).
These drugs are extensively used to treat pain and...
Heart risks and high blood pressure drugs: a study for everyone
In a research study from the University of Bologna, scientists have made a discovery.
Women who take a certain drug for high blood pressure have...
Headache drug may lower blood pressure: new findings
Did you know that a common headache medicine might lower blood pressure?
A recent study has found this interesting fact. It's about a medicine we...
Common blood pressure drugs and memory trouble: a plain talk
Sometimes, the medicines we take for common health problems may have side effects.
A recent study from the University of California, San Diego, discovered one...
Kidney problems might hurt your brain health
Let's talk about kidneys. These bean-shaped organs, each about the size of a small fist, play a big role in keeping you healthy.
They clean...
A better high blood pressure treatment for people with stroke
Many people suffer strokes, which can be life-threatening. When someone has a stroke, their brain stops getting blood. This causes brain cells to die.
Six...
A sneaky sugar problem: diabetes cases may surge to 1.3 billion by 2050
Diabetes is a health issue where your body has trouble dealing with sugar. It's like having a car, but the fuel isn't getting to...
The hidden clue in blood pressure tests: uncovering brain scars
Have you ever had your blood pressure checked at a doctor's office? The doctor uses a special band that squeezes your arm. Then they...