New drug could treat fatty liver disease and obesity
Liver disease is a growing health concern in the United States, affecting millions of adults. One of the most common types is called nonalcoholic...
Scientists find new cause of high blood pressure
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a major risk factor for heart attacks and strokes. It happens when the force of blood pushing against...
This diabetes drug may increase risk of blinding eye disease
A new study from the University of Toronto has raised concerns about a popular diabetes and weight-loss drug.
Researchers found that older adults with diabetes...
How to check your kidney health at home
Your kidneys are two small organs in your lower back, but they do big jobs.
They clean your blood by removing waste, help control your...
One blood pressure pill may cause more side effects, study finds
A new study from Columbia University has brought important news for people taking medication for high blood pressure.
This large study followed over 730,000 people...
This heart problem may strongly increase heart attack and stroke risks
Atrial Fibrillation, or AF for short, is a heart condition that causes the heart to beat irregularly—sometimes too fast, sometimes too slow. It affects...
Study shows the real cause of Alzheimer’s disease
Alzheimer’s disease is a serious condition that mostly affects older people. It causes memory loss, confusion, and changes in how a person thinks and...
How inflammation in childhood may cause autism, ADHD
Scientists at the University of Maryland School of Medicine have made an important discovery that could help us understand more about brain development and...
Here is the right blood pressure target for people over 60
As people get older, taking care of their blood pressure becomes more important—but also more complicated. Blood pressure is the force of your blood...
Can flu shot help prevent strokes?
Strokes are serious medical emergencies that happen when blood flow to the brain is suddenly blocked, much like a road being closed off with...