How to protect your kidneys when you have diabetes
Diabetes is a lifelong condition that affects millions of people around the world. While most people are familiar with its impact on blood sugar...
Fatigue can last up to one year after a mini-stroke
A transient ischemic attack (TIA), often called a mini-stroke, is a temporary blockage of blood flow to the brain that typically causes symptoms like...
This daily habit can manage blood pressure and cholesterol levels
The American Heart Association (AHA) has released a statement urging doctors to advise healthy adults with slightly high blood pressure or cholesterol to become...
Study finds a new risk factor of heart disease
A recent study has uncovered a surprising new risk factor for heart disease called clonal hematopoiesis. This condition happens when mutations occur in blood...
These drinks can help manage blood pressure
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a common health problem that can lead to serious complications like heart disease and stroke if...
Early blood sugar control key to long-term health in type 2 diabetes
A new study by researchers from the Universities of Gothenburg and Oxford has found that managing blood sugar levels right after being diagnosed with...
Cleaning up the brain’s waste can treat Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s
Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and other neurological diseases are often linked to what some researchers call a “dirty brain.” This term describes the brain’s struggle to...
Common blood pressure drug linked to unexpected side effects
Researchers at Columbia University have been studying a popular medication called chlorthalidone, which is often prescribed to people with high blood pressure. This drug...
Can alcohol increase risk of pancreatic cancer?
Pancreatic cancer is one of the most aggressive and deadly forms of cancer, partly because it is often detected too late. Among the many...
Research shows a promising new treatment for type 2 diabetes
For people living with Type 2 diabetes, keeping blood sugar levels under control can be a constant struggle.
Most patients start their treatment with a...