Popular diabetes and weight-loss drug may increase risk of serious vision loss in older...
A widely used diabetes and weight-loss medicine is now under closer review after a large new study raised concerns about its possible effects on...
A simple vitamin supplement may help millions walk farther without pain
Peripheral artery disease, often called PAD, affects millions of people around the world. It happens when the blood vessels that carry blood to the...
Hidden dangerous effect of everyday painkillers on heart, kidneys, and weight
Many people take painkillers to deal with headaches, back pain, sore muscles, or long-lasting health problems. These medicines are easy to buy and often...
Why checking your blood pressure at home may be more accurate than at the...
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is one of the most common health problems in the world. Many people do not even know they...
Damaged red blood cells may trigger hidden brain bleeding, study finds
In a surprising new discovery, scientists have found that tiny spots of bleeding in the brain may not always be caused by weak or...
Common diabetes drugs may raise risk of heart attacks and strokes
A major new study from scientists at Northwestern University has raised fresh concerns about the safety of two widely used medicines for type 2...
Simple 5-minute breathing exercise can lower blood pressure as effectively as drugs
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is one of the most common health problems in the world. It happens when the force of...
These people have the highest death risk after surgery
A major new study led by Queen Mary University of London has revealed a worrying truth about surgery outcomes in the United Kingdom. The...
‘Forever chemicals’ may speed up aging in middle-aged men
Chemicals known as PFAS, often called “forever chemicals,” are found in many everyday products, from non-stick cookware and waterproof clothing to food packaging and...
A simple blood test can tell who is most likely to live longer
As people grow older, doctors often find it difficult to predict who will remain healthy and independent and who may face serious health problems...