Scientists find a new human disease
Recently, researchers have discovered a new human disease called combined immunoficiency, or CID.
They also have identified the gene ICOSLG, which is responsible for the...
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...