Steroids may affect your memory, even after short-term use
Steroids are common medicines used to treat inflammation from conditions like asthma, allergies, arthritis, and bowel diseases.
While they are helpful in easing symptoms, steroids...
Natural ways to relieve chronic dry eye symptoms
Chronic dry eye is a common problem that affects millions of people. It can make your eyes feel uncomfortable, dry, or irritated. Some people...
New salt substitute could help lower blood pressure without losing flavor
Many people in the United States eat too much salt, which can lead to serious health problems.
High salt intake raises blood pressure and increases...
New diabetes drugs may protect the kidneys and lungs, not just lower blood sugar
Scientists at the University of Hong Kong have found that a new kind of diabetes medicine may do more than just lower blood sugar.
These...
What really causes cancer? Key risk factors you should know
Cancer is a serious illness where some cells in the body start growing out of control and may spread to other areas. It is...
Your personality may strongly affect blood pressure health
High blood pressure is known for raising the risk of heart disease, but new research shows it may also affect your personality and mental...
Antibiotics could help treat early-onset dementia, study finds
Frontotemporal dementia is the most common kind of early-onset dementia. It usually starts in people between the ages of 40 and 65.
This disease affects...
Leafy greens and beets may help prevent high blood pressure in healthy people
Scientists from Capital Medical University and other institutions have found that eating leafy greens and beets may help prevent high blood pressure in people...
Taking a 5-minute walk every 30 minutes could lower blood sugar and blood pressure
Scientists from Columbia University and other institutions have found that taking short walking breaks during the day—specifically a five-minute walk every half hour—can effectively...
This new disease can cause inflammation and liver damage
Every second, your immune system is quietly working to protect you. It fights off viruses, bacteria, and other harmful invaders that can make you...