A common blood pressure drug may increase vision loss risk
A new large study has raised concerns about a possible link between a widely used blood pressure medicine and a serious eye disease that...
These common drugs may raise risk of memory loss
Many people take medications for everyday health issues like allergies, high blood pressure, depression, or even motion sickness.
But a new study from the University...
What can you do today to improve your heart health? Simple steps can make...
Everybody wants a healthy heart. But where should you start? And can simple steps make much difference?
Heart experts have easy answers to those questions.
“It...
What you need to know about epilepsy
Your brain contains a complex network of nerve cells, called neurons, that send signals to the rest of your body. These signals allow you...
This common skin disease can turn into joint pain
Psoriasis is a long-term skin condition that affects millions of people around the world. It often shows up as red, itchy patches covered with...
How ‘normal’ test results may predict future kidney disease
Chronic kidney disease is a growing health problem around the world, yet it often develops silently. Many people do not feel unwell in the...
Health coaching may improve surgery recovery
Patients often stress and worry about an upcoming surgery. But stress can lessen your body’s ability to heal. It can increase inflammation—the swelling or...
AI can read and diagnose brain scans in seconds
Medical imaging plays a critical role in diagnosing diseases of the brain, but reading and interpreting brain scans is a complex and time‑consuming task.
Today,...
New tech helps remove harmful proteins linked to dementia and cancer
Many serious diseases are caused not by viruses or bacteria, but by proteins inside the body that stop working properly. Proteins are essential molecules...
This diabetes drug can prevent heart attacks in people without diabetes
A new study shows that semaglutide—the main ingredient in Ozempic and Wegovy—can help prevent serious heart problems in some people without diabetes.
But the drug...