How to deal with old drugs in your medicine cabinet
Many people have unused medicines in their cabinet.
These old drugs may include some painkillers, antibiotics, sleeping pills or flu/ cold drugs.
According to researchers from...
Air pollution may harm your kidney health
In a recent study, researchers found that air pollution may increase the risk of chronic kidney disease.
They found that air pollution contains harmful toxins...
5 questions you should ask about a family’s cancer history
Family history of cancer can be an important factor for a person’s cancer risk.
Research has shown that about 5% to 10% of cancers have...
This diabetes drug linked to lower limb amputation
In a recent study, researchers found that the use of sodium glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitors to treat type 2 diabetes is linked to...
What you should know about traumatic brain injury
Traumatic brain injury, or TBI, is brain damages caused by accidents, such as a car accident, a fall, or a football tackle.
TBI can happen...
Daily aspirin use may harm healthy older people
In a recent study, researchers found that healthy older people may not benefit from taking aspirin every day.
They showed that taking low-dose aspirin daily...
Weight loss may help reduce knee arthritis
In a recent study, researchers found that overweight or obese people who lose body weight can reduce symptoms of knee arthritis.
The finding suggests that...
8 tips to use glucose meters and test strips safely for diabetes
People with diabetes need to use a glucose meter to check and monitor blood sugar every day.
They need medical devices such as glucose meters...
This is the major cause of dementia
Dementia can lead to a progressive and irreversible loss of nerve cells and brain functioning.
People with dementia may experience memory loss, cognitive impairments, and...
New low-calorie diet could help lose weight and boost heart health
In a recent study from Skidmore College, researchers find a balanced, protein-pacing, low-calorie diet that includes intermittent fasting could help lose weight in the...