Hearing loss may raise risk of heart failure, study finds
A large study published in Heart has revealed a surprising and important link between hearing loss and heart failure. The research suggests that people with impaired...
17 risk factors may link stroke, dementia, and depression in later life
A new review has found that stroke, dementia, and depression in older adults share many of the same risk factors—17 in total. This means...
New drug combo shows long-term success in managing type 2 diabetes
Type 2 diabetes is a widespread condition where the body either doesn’t make enough insulin or doesn’t use it properly, leading to high blood...
Is aspirin good for preventing high blood pressure?
Aspirin is one of the most common medicines in the world. Many people take it to relieve pain, reduce fever, or lower inflammation. Some...
Gum disease bacteria may trigger pancreatic cancer, study finds
A new study from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem has found a surprising connection between gum disease and pancreatic cancer.
Led by Professor Gabriel Nussbaum...
Common causes and treatment of alcohol-related dementia
Alcohol-related dementia, sometimes called alcoholic dementia, is a condition that can develop after years of heavy drinking. It’s a serious brain disorder that affects...
Common heartburn drugs may help lower blood sugar in diabetes
Antacids are widely used medicines that help ease heartburn, indigestion, and upset stomach by reducing the amount of acid in the stomach. But now,...
A new kind of salt could help lower blood pressure
Many people in the U.S. eat too much salt without realizing it. Foods like pizza, chips, burgers, and bread are full of hidden sodium....
Simple X-rays can effectively diagnose low back pain
Many people suffer from low back pain and worry about the best way to find out what is wrong. Doctors can use different kinds...
Food additive in processed foods to higher risk of type 2 diabetes
A major new study from France has found that certain combinations of food additives, commonly found in ultra-processed foods, may increase the risk of...