How often should you check your blood pressure at home?
Checking your blood pressure at home is a simple but powerful way to take control of your health—especially if you have high blood pressure,...
Quick chat between doctors could help people with type 2 diabetes stay healthier
A new study from Western Sydney University has found that a simple idea—just a short discussion between two doctors—can lead to big improvements for...
Blood pressure drugs may raise fall risk in older people
A new study has raised important concerns about starting blood pressure medications in older adults who live in nursing homes. The research, published in JAMA...
Foods to avoid if you have type 2 diabetes
Type 2 diabetes is a condition where the body has trouble using insulin properly, which causes blood sugar levels to rise.
One of the most...
Natural remedies for reducing dementia symptoms
Dementia is a condition that affects memory, thinking, and behavior.
It is caused by damage to brain cells and becomes more common with age.
Alzheimer’s disease...
How quickly cancer can spread without treatment
Cancer is a disease where abnormal cells grow uncontrollably and can invade other parts of the body. One of the most frightening things about...
Can diabetes harm your liver health?
Diabetes, especially type 2 diabetes, is a condition that affects how the body handles sugar.
Over time, high blood sugar levels can harm many parts...
Can dementia be diagnosed at home?
Dementia is a condition that affects memory, thinking, and behavior. It’s not a single disease, but a group of symptoms caused by changes in...
Why aging might be more random than you think
How long we live and how well we age may not be fully under our control, even if we eat healthy, exercise, and have...
Electric fields may supercharge the immune system to fight deadly brain cancer
A new study offers fresh hope for people diagnosed with glioblastoma, one of the most aggressive and deadly brain cancers.
Researchers at Keck Medicine of...