Why a common blood pressure pill may increase skin cancer risk
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a very common health problem, especially among older adults. In Australia, more than one in three...
How long can someone live with dementia?
Hearing that you or someone you love has dementia can be shocking and frightening. Many families feel lost at first and wonder what will...
Diabetes is linked to this hidden shoulder disease
Frozen shoulder is a painful condition that makes the shoulder stiff and hard to move. It often begins with mild discomfort and slowly gets...
The blood pressure pill millions trust has a hidden health risk
High blood pressure is one of the most common health problems in the world. It happens when the force of blood pushing against the...
Silent warning signs of blocked heart arteries you should know
Blocked arteries in the heart, known as coronary artery disease, happen when the blood vessels that supply oxygen and nutrients to the heart become...
A common blood pressure drug may affect your gut health
Diverticulosis is a condition that affects the digestive system, especially the large intestine. In this condition, small pouch-like bumps form in the wall of...
Alone during a heart attack? The life-saving steps everyone must know
Imagine being alone when a sudden, heavy pain strikes your chest. The pain may spread to your arm, shoulder, back, neck, or jaw. You...
High-fiber diet may cut risk of heart disease in night shift workers
Working at night keeps hospitals running, factories open, and essential services available around the clock.
However, the human body is naturally designed to be awake...
Mental health issues after a cancer diagnosis may affect death risk
A new study has found that adults who develop mental health problems soon after being diagnosed with cancer may face a higher risk of...
AI-boosted electronic nose could catch ovarian cancer early
A new study suggests that a machine designed to copy the human sense of smell could one day help doctors detect ovarian cancer much...