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This diabetes drug is linked to increased heart disease risk

Rosiglitazone, a medication used to treat type 2 diabetes, was once seen as a promising solution for managing blood sugar levels. However, recent research from...

Common depression drugs and painkillers may increase high blood pressure

High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a common health issue that affects many people worldwide. It can lead to serious problems like heart disease,...

Research finds the root cause of autism

Scientists from Mayo Clinic and Yale University have made significant progress in understanding the possible origins of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). By using advanced "mini-brain"...

Gout drug could help lower risk of hip replacement

A recent analysis of the LoDoCo2 (Low-Dose Colchicine 2) trial suggests that taking a low daily dose of colchicine may reduce the chances of...

Blood pressure drugs may increase risk of this vision loss disease

A recent study suggests that people taking certain blood pressure medications, specifically Calcium Channel Blockers (CCBs), may have a higher risk of developing glaucoma,...

A small breakfast change for better diabetes management

A recent study from UBC Okanagan has found that a simple adjustment to breakfast could help people with Type 2 Diabetes (T2D) manage their...

How regular activity prevents dangerous blood clots

Blood clots are an important part of the body’s natural healing process. When you get a cut, blood clots form to stop the bleeding and...

Beetroot juice can lower blood pressure naturally

High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is a major health problem that affects millions of people worldwide. It increases the risk of heart disease, stroke,...

This skin disease is linked to increased risk of heart damage

A recent study from researchers at The Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University has uncovered a possible connection between psoriasis, a common skin condition,...

Why this blood pressure number holds the key to your dementia risk

Most of us are familiar with the blood pressure cuff that squeezes our arm at the doctor’s office, giving us two important numbers. These...