Scientists give new advice on high blood pressure treatment
Recent research from NUI Galway and other institutions has challenged long-standing beliefs about the risks of lowering diastolic blood pressure, which is the bottom...
Statins and kidney health: what you need to know
Statins are a popular type of medication that many people take to lower high cholesterol levels. These drugs are effective at reducing the risk...
Scientists find important cause of multiple sclerosis
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a serious autoimmune disease that affects the central nervous system, including the brain and spinal cord.
This progressive condition impacts 2.8...
Researchers find the best drugs for managing type 2 diabetes
A recent study from the University of North Carolina has provided valuable insights into which medications are most effective at managing blood sugar levels...
How blood vessels in the eye could predict heart disease, high blood pressure
Scientists have made an exciting discovery about how the tiny blood vessels in the back of the eye can tell us a lot about...
This common nutrient holds the key to Alzheimer’s disease prevention
Choline is an essential nutrient that plays a crucial role in maintaining human health.
While the body can produce small amounts of choline in the...
This drug for type 2 diabetes may harm heart health, Yale study finds
Rosiglitazone is a drug used to treat type 2 diabetes, a condition where the body struggles to manage blood sugar levels.
Belonging to a class...
Scientists find new way to strengthen memory
There's an old legend that tells of a peculiar and extreme method used centuries ago to ensure that significant events were never forgotten.
The story...
How metformin helps manage type 2 diabetes
Metformin is one of the most commonly prescribed medications for treating type 2 diabetes, and it has been used successfully for decades.
This medication is...
Is it normal to forget words while speaking? And when can it spell a...
We’ve all experienced that moment mid-sentence when we just can’t find the word we want to use, even though we’re certain we know it.
Why...