High blood pressure can cause early kidney damage, study finds
A new study from the Medical University of Vienna reveals that high blood pressure alone—without the presence of diabetes—can cause structural changes in the...
Common bladder infection may signal hidden cancers in middle age, study finds
A common bladder infection known as cystitis may be more than just an uncomfortable nuisance.
New research suggests it could act as an early warning...
Exercise beats weight-loss drugs in protecting the heart, new study finds
Losing weight is often the first step people take to improve their health, but keeping that weight off—and making sure it leads to long-term...
The hidden struggle: Atopic eczema linked to higher risk of suicidal thoughts
Atopic eczema, often thought of as a skin condition marked by itching, redness, and flare-ups, has now been tied to a much deeper problem:...
New blood test could detect heart disease risk more accurately
For nearly 60 years, doctors have used cholesterol tests to figure out who might be at high risk for heart disease.
But now, a large...
Study finds new cause of stomach cancer
For the first time, scientists have systematically analysed somatic mutations in stomach lining tissue to unpick mutational processes, some of which can lead to...
Changing how you walk slightly may help treat knee arthritis
Nearly one in four people over the age of 40 suffers from painful osteoarthritis, a joint condition that wears away the cushioning cartilage.
There is...
New method to predict heart disease risk in chest pain
Coronary artery calcium scoring with CT can identify symptomatic patients with a very low risk of heart attacks or strokes, according to a new...
Study finds the right pill for high blood pressure treatment
Imagine visiting your doctor and being given a pill to help manage your high blood pressure.
This is a common situation for many people, as...
Understanding common cause of Lewy body dementia
Lewy body dementia, or LBD, is a brain disease that affects many older adults.
It is the second most common type of progressive dementia after...