Common constipation drug may help protect damaged kidneys
Chronic kidney disease is a serious long-term illness that affects millions of people around the world. Doctors often call it CKD.
The condition develops when...
Common blood thinner drugs may protect the heart better than aspirin
For many years, aspirin has been one of the most common medicines used to protect people with heart disease from dangerous events such as...
Scientists discover a hidden cause of tiny brain bleeds linked to aging and dementia
Scientists from the University of California, Irvine, have made an important discovery that could change how doctors understand brain damage linked to aging, stroke,...
Why your blood pressure numbers keep changing at the doctor’s office
Many people have experienced this situation before. You visit the doctor, sit down for a blood pressure test, and the numbers seem much higher...
Scientists find a new cause of Alzheimer’s disease
Alzheimer’s disease is one of the biggest health challenges facing the world today. It slowly damages memory, thinking ability, and daily functioning, mostly in...
Fish oil supplements may increase cognitive decline in older people
Fish oil and omega-3 supplements are among the most commonly used health products in the world. Many older adults take these capsules every day...
New nasal spray may protect the brain during a stroke
Scientists from the University of Hong Kong have developed a new nasal spray that could dramatically change how strokes are treated in the future.
The...
Popular diabetes drug may lower blood sugar through the gut, study finds
For decades, metformin has been considered one of the most trusted treatments for type 2 diabetes.
Doctors around the world prescribe it to millions of...
Hidden cause of common stroke that current drugs may miss
Stroke is one of the leading causes of death and long-term disability around the world. Every year, millions of people suffer strokes that can...
At-home finger-prick test could detect dementia risk before symptoms appear
Dementia is becoming one of the biggest health challenges facing the world today. As people live longer, the number of older adults developing memory...