What high creatinine really says about your kidney health
When you have a routine blood test, your doctor often checks many different numbers to understand how your body is working.
One of these numbers...
Study shows eggs don’t raise ‘bad’ cholesterol as once feared
For many years, eggs have been seen as a food to limit, especially for people worried about their heart health.
This is because eggs contain...
Why your blood pressure changes so much
Have you ever gone to the doctor and noticed that your blood pressure reading seemed higher or lower than you expected? This is something...
Simple ways to bring down high blood sugar without using insulin
High blood sugar, also known as hyperglycemia, is a common problem for people with type 2 diabetes and for some people who have not...
Common anxiety drugs may affect pancreatic cancer outcomes, study shows
Many people use a group of medicines called benzodiazepines to help reduce anxiety or improve sleep.
These drugs are widely prescribed and are known for...
Hidden hormone may be a major cause of high blood pressure
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is one of the most common health problems in the world. It affects more than 1.5 billion people...
How the brain’s fear system may drive alcohol addiction
Alcohol addiction, also known as alcohol use disorder, is a serious and widespread mental health condition.
It affects millions of people around the world and...
How a new algorithm is changing insulin treatment for Type 2 Diabetes
Managing type 2 diabetes can be challenging, especially when it comes to finding the right insulin dose.
A new study suggests that a smart algorithm,...
Vaping may increase cancer risk, study finds
Many people believe that vaping is safer than smoking. Over the past 20 years, e-cigarettes have been promoted as a cleaner option and even...
Do Alzheimer’s anti-amyloid drugs really work?
Alzheimer’s disease is one of the most feared illnesses in the world. It slowly damages memory, thinking, and daily functioning.
For many years, scientists have...