Sugary and artificially sweetened drinks linked to chronic kidney disease
A new study suggests that drinking too many sugar-sweetened and artificially sweetened beverages may increase the risk of developing chronic kidney disease (CKD). Researchers...
How bacteria spread in the blood and why it matters
Bacteremia, also known as blood poisoning, happens when bacteria enter the bloodstream and spread through the body. Normally, the immune system fights off bacteria...
Personalized hearing care may prevent brain diseases in older adults
A new study from University College London (UCL) suggests that a personalized approach to hearing care could help protect cognitive health in older adults...
Media coverage overlooks chronic diseases despite their high death toll
Chronic diseases are the leading cause of death in the United States, accounting for 70% of annual deaths, yet they receive far less media attention...
Popular weight-loss drug is linked to vision loss, study finds
A new study suggests that people taking semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy) may have a slightly increased risk of developing a rare but potentially blinding eye condition called nonarteritic...
Chronic kidney disease linked to 50% higher risk of serious mental illness
A new study from Karolinska Institutet has found that people with chronic kidney disease (CKD) are significantly more likely to suffer from serious mental illnesses such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder,...
New mRNA vaccine may help pancreatic cancer patients live longer
A new type of mRNA vaccine, added to standard cancer treatment, could help some patients with pancreatic cancer live longer. A small study at...
What you need to know about congestive heart failure
Congestive heart failure (CHF) is a condition where the heart becomes too weak to pump blood efficiently. Over time, this leads to fluid buildup...
This common snack can strongly harm blood pressure
A recent discovery from Linköping University in Sweden has revealed a surprising fact about licorice: even small amounts can raise blood pressure. This adds...
Scientists develop a wearable device that helps prevent falls
As people get older, staying balanced becomes harder. Muscles weaken, vision changes, and the body’s ability to sense movement declines. This makes falls more...