Study finds link between rare eye disease and Alzheimer’s risk
Glaucoma is often called the “silent thief of sight” because it can slowly damage your vision without any warning signs. It affects the optic...
Blood pressure drug may help protect kidneys in people with diabetes
A recent study from the University of Bristol has found a promising new way to slow the damage caused by diabetic kidney disease, a...
This diabetes drug strongly reduces migraine headaches
Migraines affect about 15% of the global population and can be painful enough to disrupt daily life. For many people, existing migraine medications don't...
Shaping clearer vision: is eye surgery right for you?
Your eyes let you picture the world. But, for many people, that image is blurry. If the shape of your eye makes it hard...
Support for serious illness: palliative care is here to help
Being diagnosed with a serious illness is life-changing. Many decisions must be made, with many unknowns. But there are experts who can help you...
Parkinson’s drug shows promise for hard-to-treat depression
A drug commonly used for Parkinson’s disease, called pramipexole, has shown strong results in helping people with depression that hasn’t improved with standard treatments....
Brain stimulation may treat Alzheimer’s disease
Alzheimer’s disease is a serious brain condition that affects millions of older people around the world. It slowly destroys memory, thinking skills, and the...
Red onion skin may help lower blood pressure, study finds
A recent study from the University of Bonn in Germany has found that a natural compound from red onion skin might help lower blood...
Scientists find a key cause of heart disease
For decades, doctors have fought heart disease by managing common risk factors like high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and diabetes. Medications such as aspirin...
Research discovers novel disease in woman
A cesarean section, or C-section, is a common surgical method used to deliver a baby when a natural (vaginal) birth isn’t possible or safe....