Feeling more tired than usual could be a warning sign of early death
Scientists at the University of Pittsburgh have found something that could help older people take better care of their health.
They discovered that how tired...
Common blood pressure drug may not be the best first choice, study finds
A large new study from Columbia University has found that a popular drug for high blood pressure may not be the best choice for...
Your face could show signs of dangerous liver disease
Fatty liver disease is becoming more common all over the world. This is mainly because more people are spending time sitting and gaining weight.
The...
Could your coffee grounds help prevent Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s?
Neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and Huntington’s affect millions of people in the United States.
These illnesses slowly damage brain cells, leading to problems with...
Dr. Jonathan Himmelfarb on personalizing treatments for chronic kidney disease
Excerpts from our conversation with Dr. Jonathan Himmelfarb, a kidney-health researcher at Mount Sinai in New York City.
Read the story Curbing Chronic Kidney Diseasein NIH News...
This drug help overweight people with heart disease avoid hospital visits
A recent study shows that semaglutide, a medication already known for its heart benefits, may also help reduce the number of hospital visits for...
Acupuncture relieves chronic low back pain in older adults
More than 1 out of 3 older adults in the U.S. have chronic low back pain. Pain is considered chronic when it lasts more...
Dr. Meryl Waldman on diet and chronic kidney disease
Excerpts from our conversation with Dr. Meryl Waldman, a kidney specialist at NIH.
Read the story “Curbing Chronic Kidney Disease” in NIH News in Health.
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AI can see thyroid cancer clearly in surgery
Thyroid cancer is the most common type of cancer in the endocrine system, and the number of cases keeps rising as more people are...
Schizophrenia is linked to bone disease, study finds
Scientists have discovered something unexpected: people with schizophrenia may share common genetic traits with those who have weak bones.
This connection could help explain why...