New way to protect kidney health in diabetes
A new study from the University of Bristol has found a possible way to slow down diabetic kidney disease, a serious condition that affects...
Common side effects of high blood pressure drugs you need to know
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a common condition that affects millions of people worldwide. To prevent serious complications like heart attacks, strokes, and kidney...
New injection treatment may help people with back pain
Back pain is a common problem that affects millions of people worldwide. It can make simple daily activities difficult and reduce overall quality of...
Common painkiller may raise blood pressure in these people
Paracetamol (also known as acetaminophen) is one of the most commonly used pain relievers worldwide. It is often recommended as a safer alternative to NSAIDs (non-steroidal...
Should you use opioid drugs for chronic pain?
Chronic pain, which lasts for three months or longer, is difficult to treat.
Many people rely on opioid pain medications, but these drugs are controversial....
Semen quality strongly linked to life expectancy in men
A large study of nearly 80,000 men has found that sperm quality is linked to how long men live.
The research, published in Human Reproduction, shows that men with higher...
Scientists find hidden genetic cause of congenital heart disease
Scientists at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have uncovered new genetic interactions that may contribute to congenital heart disease (CHD), one of the most...
Scientists develop new treatment for common bowel disease
Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a chronic disease that causes inflammation in the large intestine, affecting between 600,000 and 900,000 Americans, according to the National Institutes of...
Four things to know about the rise of colon cancer in younger adults
Once a disease primarily diagnosed after age 50, colorectal cancer is affecting more adults at younger ages:
About 1 in 5 colorectal patients are now...
Beyond basic blood tests
Blood courses through your body with every heartbeat. It carries life-giving oxygen to every organ.
Blood also helps remove the waste products your body makes....