Acute vs. chronic kidney disease: what’s the difference?
Your kidneys are two small, bean-shaped organs that do big jobs—filtering waste from your blood, balancing fluids, and helping control blood pressure. When the...
Silent signs of clogged arteries to watch for
Clogged arteries, also known as atherosclerosis, happen when a sticky substance called plaque builds up inside your arteries. These arteries are like highways that...
Common diabetes drug shows promise in slowing prostate cancer
Researchers at Columbia University have discovered that metformin, a well-known diabetes drug, may play an important role in stopping certain types of prostate cancer...
Lack of this nutrient may raise risk of Alzheimer’s and organ damage
Choline is a nutrient that your body needs but doesn’t make enough of on its own. It’s found in foods like eggs, broccoli, beans,...
These two things may strongly increase cognitive decline
A new study involving researchers from Mount Sinai and the University of Iowa has found that the balance of bacteria in the gut—known as...
Understanding the stages of chronic kidney disease
Chronic kidney disease, or CKD, happens when the kidneys slowly lose their ability to do their job over time. The kidneys are vital organs...
What to expect in life after a heart attack
A heart attack can be a frightening and life-changing event. Many people wonder if they can ever go back to living a normal life...
Why are more young people getting bowel cancer?
Bowel cancer has long been thought of as a disease that mostly affects older people, but that’s changing fast. In Australia and around the...
How blood pressure pills affect your kidneys
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is one of the most common health problems in the world.
If left untreated, it can damage many parts...
The leading risk factor for cancer isn’t what you think
If you were to ask most people what causes cancer, the answer would probably be smoking, alcohol, the sun, hair dye or some other...