Two ways to reduce GI bleeding risks caused by blood thinner drugs
For some patients on blood thinners, gastrointestinal bleeding caused by those medications is an adverse event that can be disabling or even fatal.
New research...
Exercise may help lower hip fracture risk in women
In a new study, researchers found older women who get light exercise, like a daily walk, may lower their risk of hip fracture.
The research...
Early menopause may predict high heart disease risk
In a new study, researchers found women who reach menopause before the age of 50 have an increased risk of heart disease.
The results showed...
Why does obesity lead to respiratory problems?
The reasons people who are obese often develop respiratory problems, from simple shortness of breath to a potentially life-threatening condition known as obesity hypoventilation...
High blood pressure may cause more diabetic eye treatments
When patients with diabetic retinopathy would see Michigan Medicine ophthalmologist Anjali Shah, M.D., the conversation was often the same.
And it could be frustrating.
“I would...
Moderate alcohol drinking linked to less chronic pain, depression
Many people jokingly refer to their occasional glass of wine after work as medicine.
A new study hints at there being some truth to the...
Eating too much salt may increase your risk of cognitive impairment, Alzheimer’s
In a new study, researchers found a high-salt diet promotes cognitive impairment through the Alzheimer-linked protein tau.
A high-salt diet may negatively affect cognitive function...
Arthritis Inflammation linked to cognitive impairment
In patients with chronic inflammatory conditions, such as rheumatoid arthritis, there has been limited understanding of how this inflammation affects the brain.
A new study...
Get your flu shot in October, early November to stay flu-free
The change of season in October and November brings in crisp, fall weather for the majority of the United States.
Many begin to look toward...
Solar technology may help kill cancer cells
In a new study, researchers found a new way to detect and attack cancer cells using technology traditionally reserved for solar power.
The finding showcases...