New diabetes drug shows promise for heart and kidney health
People with type 2 diabetes face a high risk of serious health issues such as heart attacks, strokes, heart failure, and severe kidney disease.
However,...
Understanding the major causes of vision loss
Vision loss affects millions of people around the world and can significantly impact daily life.
Understanding the common causes of vision loss and the research...
Scientists find new cause of diabetes
In our body, there’s a small but vital organ called the pancreas. One of its important jobs is to make insulin through special cells...
Study shows neglected care facilities linked to hip fractures in older people
You might think people in care facilities receive the best care possible, but a new study shows that’s not always true.
Researchers found that between...
What to know about the causes of different types of dementia
Dementia is a term used to describe a group of symptoms affecting memory, thinking, and social abilities severely enough to interfere with daily life.
It...
Research shows chronic kidney disease linked to high stroke risk
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a major health issue that affects millions of people around the world.
Despite being common, the exact reasons why kidneys...
Lowering top blood pressure number under this number can prevent heart disease effectively
A recent study has revealed that closely managing blood pressure can significantly lower the risk of heart problems in individuals at high risk of...
Because she gave her husband CPR, their daughters had time to say goodbye
Dori Monson sat on the couch cheering on the Washington Huskies in the Alamo Bowl.
His wife, Suzanne, was in the next room working on...
This high blood pressure drug may extend your lifespan
Scientists from the University of Liverpool have made an exciting discovery about a drug called rilmenidine, which is currently used to treat high blood...
New light-activated compounds offer hope for treating neuropathic pain
A team of researchers from the Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia (IBEC) has developed an innovative way to treat neuropathic pain using light.
This new...