Powerful drug combo shows long-lasting control for type 2 diabetes
Type 2 diabetes is a long-term condition that affects how the body controls sugar in the blood. Normally, the body uses a hormone called...
This pain drug could treat chronic nerve pain without addiction risk
Chronic nerve pain is one of the most difficult types of pain to treat. Unlike pain from a cut or injury that heals, nerve...
This tiny mineral can help clean clogged arteries
Heart disease is the leading cause of death around the world. One major reason is a condition called atherosclerosis, which develops slowly over many...
Blood pressure drugs may affect your gut health, study finds
Many people have heard of high blood pressure, but fewer people know about diverticulosis, a common problem that affects the large intestine. Diverticulosis happens...
The everyday foods that could be quietly damaging your kidneys
Your kidneys are two small organs that do a very big job. Every minute, they filter your blood, remove waste, balance fluids, control important...
Could gut bacteria be the hidden trigger behind Parkinson’s disease?
Parkinson’s disease is a serious brain disorder that affects millions of people worldwide, especially older adults. It mainly affects movement, causing shaking hands, stiff...
Which diabetes drug works best with metformin?
Type 2 diabetes is one of the most common long-term health conditions in the world. It happens when the body cannot use insulin properly...
Around 30% of cuff blood pressure readings are inaccurate, study finds
Blood pressure checks are one of the most common medical tests in the world. Almost everyone has had their blood pressure measured during a...
Cholesterol drugs statins may affect brain, weight, and lung health
As people get older, many are told by their doctors that they should take medicine to lower their cholesterol. Cholesterol is a fatty substance...
Vitamin B7 weak spot could help stop cancer growth
Cancer cells are known for their ability to grow quickly and survive in harsh conditions that would kill normal cells. To do this, they...