Could a common diabetes drug prevent vision loss in older people?
A diabetes medicine called metformin might be helpful in treating a serious eye disease known as age-related macular degeneration, or AMD.
This condition affects millions...
A promising new drug could treat kidney diseases more effectively
A new study has brought exciting news for people living with chronic kidney disease.
Researchers have tested a new experimental drug and found that it...
Why ibuprofen could be risky for people with high blood pressure
People who take medicine for high blood pressure should be careful when using ibuprofen, a common painkiller sold in pharmacies and supermarkets.
A recent study...
Don’t ignore these early warning signs of heart failure
Heart failure is a serious health problem where the heart can’t pump blood as well as it should.
It doesn’t mean the heart has stopped...
Is coffee good or bad for people with diabetes?
For many people, a day doesn’t start until they’ve had their first cup of coffee.
But if you have diabetes or are at risk of...
Study finds safer, more effective high blood pressure treatment
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, affects more than 116 million adults in the United States.
It is a serious health condition because it...
Scientists find a big hidden cause of dementia
Dementia is a condition that affects millions of people around the world. It leads to memory problems, confusion, and trouble with thinking clearly.
Despite many...
What you need to know about alcohol-related liver disease
Drinking too much alcohol can seriously harm your liver, an organ that plays a key role in keeping your body healthy.
Around the world, liver...
1 in 5 older adults faces dangerous infection after heart surgery
A pair of new studies from Michigan Medicine has revealed that one in five older adults develops an infection within six months of heart...
A new way to boost chemotherapy power in lung cancer treatment
Chemotherapy is a common way to treat lung cancer, but it can also weaken the immune system that helps control the disease.
Now, scientists have...