Early signs of heart valve disease you should never ignore
Your heart works every second of your life to keep blood moving through your body. Inside the heart, there are four small but very...
Hidden medicines that could make high blood pressure worse
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is one of the most common health problems in the world. It happens when the force of blood...
A simple pill may reduce high cholesterol for people who can’t use statins
Cholesterol is a soft, waxy substance that is found in every part of the body. It is not always harmful. In fact, the body...
What’s the link between tattoos and vision loss? 2 optometrists explain
Getting a tattoo can be a thrilling, albeit painful, experience.
About one-third of Australians have a tattoo, with many getting inked as a rite of passage.
However, a small...
Losing health insurance can quickly worsen diabetes, study warns
Diabetes is a long-term health condition that affects how the body controls blood sugar. It requires ongoing care, regular check-ups, and often daily medication.
For...
Smart bandage releases antibiotics only when needed, improving healing
Treating wounds may soon become safer and more precise thanks to a new invention from scientists at Brown University.
In a recent study published in...
Women with cancer live longer but suffer more severe treatment side effects
Cancer is one of the leading causes of death around the world. Every year, millions of people are diagnosed with different forms of the...
What you need to know about fatty liver disease
Fatty liver disease is a condition that happens when too much fat builds up inside the liver. The liver is one of the most...
Irregular heartbeats may be less predictable than we thought
A new study from the University of Alberta has revealed something surprising about how our hearts respond to low oxygen conditions.
While doctors often rely...
You don’t have to lose weight to reverse prediabetes
For many years, people have believed that the best way to prevent diabetes is to lose weight.
Doctors often tell patients with prediabetes to eat...