Popular heartburn drugs linked to serious kidney problems
Proton pump inhibitors, or PPIs, are among the most commonly used medications around the world. They are often taken to relieve heartburn, acid reflux,...
Loss of Y chromosome may explain why men die younger
Scientists at the University of Virginia have uncovered a major clue that may help explain why men, on average, live shorter lives than women....
Common drugs may be making high blood pressure worse, study finds
Scientists from Harvard have discovered that nearly 1 in 5 people with high blood pressure may be unknowingly taking medications for other health conditions...
A simple breakfast change can benefit people with type 2 diabetes
A new study from the University of British Columbia’s Okanagan campus shows that changing just one meal—breakfast—can help people with Type 2 diabetes better...
Why dementia gets worse at night
Many families who care for someone with dementia notice that their loved one becomes more confused, upset, or even angry in the evening. This...
Is intermittent fasting safe for type 2 diabetes?
Intermittent fasting has become a popular way to lose weight and improve health. It involves eating only during certain hours of the day or...
How to heal fatty liver with daily food
Fatty liver disease happens when too much fat builds up in the liver. This condition is common, especially among people who are overweight, have...
Healing the mind: mental health support for cancer patients
Cancer is more than just a physical illness. For many people, the emotional and mental toll of cancer can be just as heavy as...
Which medicines help slow down dementia?
Dementia is a condition that slowly affects memory, thinking, and everyday activities. The most common type is Alzheimer’s disease, but there are other forms...
This vaccine may help lower dementia risk, Oxford study finds
A new study from the University of Oxford has revealed a surprising benefit of the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine: it may reduce the...