Could Controlling Diabetes Help Prevent Dementia?
For many years, doctors treated diabetes and dementia as two separate health problems. Diabetes was mainly seen as a disease that affects blood sugar...
Scientists Find Common Trigger for Both Blood Cancer and Autoimmune Diseases
Scientists have made an important discovery that may help explain why some people develop both leukemia and autoimmune diseases.
The research was carried out by...
Thousands Are Dying in Pain and Without Support, Study Warns
Dying is something that every person will face, yet a major new study suggests that many people in England are spending their final days...
Why Obesity Can Make Breast Cancers More Dangerous in Older Women
Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women around the world. Although treatments have improved greatly over the years, some forms of breast...
These Everyday Foods Could Put Extra Stress on Your Kidneys
Your kidneys are two small organs located near the middle of your back, but they do some of the most important jobs in your...
Scientists Uncover Surprising Cause of Bowel Cancer
Colorectal cancer, also called bowel cancer, is one of the most common and deadly forms of cancer in the world.
Every year, millions of people...
Big Causes of Pancreatic Cancer You Need to Know
Pancreatic cancer is one of the deadliest forms of cancer in the world. It begins in the pancreas, a small organ that sits deep...
Hidden Risks of Everyday Painkillers You Need to Know
Pain is a common part of life. People experience pain for many reasons, including headaches, sore muscles, injuries, arthritis, and long-lasting health conditions.
To keep...
Common Sedative Drug May Harm the Heart When Used at Night
Millions of people have surgery every year, and many receive medicines to help them stay calm before their procedure. One of the most commonly...
The ‘Warning Stroke’ That Lasts Minutes but Could Save Your Life
A mini-stroke, known medically as a Transient Ischemic Attack or TIA, is a brief interruption of blood flow to part of the brain.
Although the...