Popular heartburn drugs may quietly harm your kidneys, study warns
Medicines that reduce stomach acid are used by millions of people every day. These drugs are called proton pump inhibitors, or PPIs.
They are often...
Common hospital drug may pose higher heart disease risk at night
Midazolam is a medicine that doctors often use to help patients relax before medical procedures or surgery. It works quickly and helps reduce anxiety.
Many...
Study finds how to slow brain damage in Parkinson’s and dementia
Parkinson’s disease and Lewy Body Dementia are serious conditions that affect the brain and change how people move, think, and live their daily lives.
Millions...
How long can people live with dementia?
Being told that you or a loved one has dementia can be one of the most emotional and life-changing moments a person can face....
Major causes of blood pressure fluctuation you need to know
Blood pressure is the force created when your blood pushes against the walls of your blood vessels. It is a normal and important part...
Childhood inflammation may quietly cause autism and mental diseases
Scientists are working hard to understand how brain disorders such as autism and schizophrenia begin. These conditions often start early in life and can...
This overlooked blood pressure number could help prevent dementia, stroke
Most people know that blood pressure is important for heart health, but fewer people realize it may also play a key role in keeping...
How long can people live after a cancer diagnosis
Hearing the word cancer can be very frightening. For many people, one of the first thoughts that comes to mind is how long they...
Study finds a new drug for lowering cholesterol
Cholesterol is a substance that your body needs, but too much of it can become dangerous. It is found in every cell and helps...
Hidden hormone may cause high blood pressure in millions, study finds
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is one of the most common health problems in the world. It affects more than 1.5 billion...