Silent warning before a mini stroke you should never ignore
A Transient Ischemic Attack, or TIA, is often called a mini-stroke. It happens when blood flow to a part of the brain is briefly...
Is slightly high blood pressure always dangerous?
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is often called the “silent killer.” That’s because it usually doesn’t show symptoms, but it can quietly...
Why people with diabetes more likely to have this shoulder disease
Have you ever had trouble moving your shoulder because it felt stiff and painful? That might be something called “frozen shoulder.”
It often starts with...
The life-saving way to sit during a heart attack
A heart attack is one of the scariest medical emergencies someone can face. It can happen suddenly and feel overwhelming—not just for the person...
How much control do we have over cancer?
A new study from Yale University has helped us better understand how cancer starts and what role our daily habits play in it. Cancer...
Breakthrough surgery may help reduce high blood pressure
High blood pressure is a serious health problem that’s becoming more common worldwide. It raises the risk of heart disease, stroke, and kidney problems.
While...
New method can predict type 2 diabetes years before symptoms appear
Type 2 diabetes is a serious health condition that is becoming more common around the world. It occurs when the body cannot use insulin...
Many older people with dementia still prescribed risky pills, study finds
A new study warns that many older adults with dementia are still being prescribed medications that can be dangerous for their health.
These drugs include...
Study finds natural ‘brake’ that can switch off harmful inflammation
A new study from University College London (UCL) has uncovered a natural process in the body that helps stop inflammation. This breakthrough could lead...
Smart glasses help stroke survivors see the world again
When Glenn Calverley first had a stroke, he thought it was just a bad headache. But then his vision changed, and he knew something...