High blood pressure can quietly harm your kidneys, even without diabetes
New research from the Medical University of Vienna has revealed something important: high blood pressure can directly damage the kidneys—even in people who don’t...
Widely used painkillers may harm your heart and kidney
Many people take painkillers to manage everything from sore muscles to long-lasting pain. These medicines often help people feel better and continue with their...
Early signs of Parkinson’s disease you shouldn’t ignore
Parkinson’s disease is a brain condition that mostly affects movement and gets worse over time.
The early signs can be very small and different for...
Are eggs linked to hormone-related cancers?
A new study from Harvard University is raising important questions about eggs—one of the most popular foods in the world.
While eggs are known to...
Common blood pressure drug may help fight inflammation in liver disease
Chronic liver damage is a serious problem that harms the liver over time. It causes scarring, known as fibrosis, which makes it harder for...
These common drugs may harm your memory function
As people get older, many start to notice small changes in memory or thinking.
While some forgetfulness is normal with age, more serious problems—like confusion,...
New treatment helps restore sense of smell after head injuries
A new treatment using platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections has shown promising results in helping people recover their sense of smell after head injuries, according...
Why vaccines work less well as we age
As flu season returns and vaccines are rolled out, researchers at the Allen Institute are uncovering why vaccines don’t work as well in older...
Weight loss drugs show promise—but who benefits, and who misses out?
New research reviews show that some weight loss drugs can help people lose a lot of weight.
But they also raise important questions—like how safe...
New drug could help treat inflammation in diabetes
Scientists from the University at Albany and NYU Grossman School of Medicine have found a new way to block a harmful process inside the...