How to manage kidney disease without dialysis
Kidney disease happens when the kidneys become damaged and can no longer do their job properly. The kidneys are important organs that help remove...
Don’t ignore these mini stroke symptoms
A Transient Ischemic Attack, or TIA, is also known as a mini-stroke. It happens when part of the brain doesn't get enough blood for...
Can B vitamins help lower blood pressure when drugs don’t work?
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, affects millions of people around the world. It is one of the main causes of heart disease and...
Why drinking and memory problems can be a deadly mix for older people
As people age, it's not uncommon for them to experience mild memory problems or trouble focusing. This condition is known as mild cognitive impairment,...
New drug can lower dangerous blood fat linked to heart disease
High levels of triglycerides, a type of fat found in the blood, can raise the risk of heart disease, stroke, and other serious health...
Very high lipoprotein(a) levels linked to heart disease risk in women
A new long-term study by researchers at Brigham and Women’s Hospital has found that women with very high levels of lipoprotein(a)—a type of cholesterol...
Common back pain drugs may increase dementia risk, study finds
A new study has found that people who receive multiple prescriptions of the drug gabapentin for low back pain may face a higher risk...
Colorblindness may delay bladder cancer detection, study warns
Bladder cancer is one of the most common cancers in the world. For many people, the first warning sign is seeing blood in their...
How keto diet could help treat brain disease without the diet
The keto diet has become well-known for helping people lose weight by cutting out most carbohydrates and eating more fats.
But it has also been...
Common diabetes drugs may help prevent dementia
A new study from McGill University has found that two types of drugs often used to treat type 2 diabetes may also help protect...