Recognizing liver cirrhosis symptoms in women
Liver cirrhosis is a serious condition where healthy liver tissue is slowly replaced by scar tissue. This scarring affects how well the liver can...
How to recognize kidney disease in older adults
Kidney disease is a serious health concern, especially for older adults. It often develops slowly and quietly, so many people don’t realize they have...
High blood pressure drugs may increase risk of inflammatory disease
Psoriasis is a common and chronic skin condition that shows up as red, itchy, and scaly patches, often on areas like the knees, elbows,...
New antibody marker may help predict heart disease risk
Scientists at Karolinska Institutet have found a possible new warning sign for heart disease in older women.
The study, published in the Journal of the...
Why hypothyroidism is a metabolic disorder
When people hear the word metabolism, they often think about how quickly the body burns calories. But metabolism is more than just that.
It includes...
Blood pressure drugs may raise glaucoma risk, study finds
A new study suggests that people taking a certain kind of blood pressure medicine, called Calcium Channel Blockers (CCBs), may have a higher chance...
High-dose vitamin D does not prevent diabetes in older adults
Taking high doses of vitamin D for several years does not lower the risk of developing type 2 diabetes in older adults, according to...
A new hope for early detection of pancreatic cancer
Pancreatic cancer is one of the deadliest types of cancer in the world.
Only about 13 out of every 100 people diagnosed with this disease...
New study finds natural defense against heart failure
Researchers from the University of Manchester, Baylor College of Medicine, and other international institutions have found a natural way the body protects the heart...
How often should you check blood sugar with type 2 diabetes?
For people with type 2 diabetes, keeping blood sugar levels in a healthy range is one of the most important parts of managing the...