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Scientists find new way to treat diabetic kidney disease

Scientists at the University of Bristol have made an exciting discovery that could help millions of people living with diabetes. Around 40% of people...

Marijuana use may triple risk of death from high blood pressure

A group of scientists from Georgia State University has found something surprising. People who use marijuana may be three times more likely to die...

Common causes of vertigo explained

Vertigo is a condition that makes you feel like you or everything around you is spinning, even when there is no actual movement. It can...

Common painkiller may not be safe for people with high blood pressure

Paracetamol is one of the most widely used medicines in the world. People often take it to ease pain or bring down a fever. It’s...

This diabetes drug may also protect the liver, study finds

In a major new study from Karolinska Institutet in Sweden, researchers have discovered that a group of diabetes drugs called GLP1 agonists—including the well-known...

Common blood pressure may increase risk of sudden heart stoppage

A recent study in Europe has found that a drug commonly used to treat high blood pressure might raise the risk of sudden heart...

This routine vaccine may prevent heart attack and stroke

Shingles is a painful skin condition that many people don’t know much about. It’s caused by the same virus that leads to chickenpox. After someone...

Blood pressure drugs may raise risk of falls and fractures in older people

A recent study has raised concerns about starting blood pressure medications in older adults living in nursing homes. The research, published in JAMA Internal Medicine,...

Scientists find a new way to fight high cholesterol and heart disease

Scientists at the University of California, Riverside have discovered a tiny molecule in the liver that plays a big role in controlling cholesterol levels...

How body-wide inflammation may quietly damage the brain

Inflammation in the body is often linked to feeling sick, tired, or feverish, but scientists have long suspected that its effects can reach much...