Sleep apnea linked to cognitive decline in middle-aged men
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common sleep disorder that occurs when the muscles in the throat relax too much during sleep, blocking airflow...
New discovery may help slow kidney disease in diabetes
A recent study from the University of Bristol has uncovered a potential new way to slow the progression of diabetic kidney disease, a condition that...
Doing this daily can reduce high blood pressure, high blood cholesterol
The American Heart Association (AHA) has released new recommendations urging doctors to encourage people with slightly high blood pressure or cholesterol to be more...
How to manage drugs for multiple health problems
Taking medications for more than one health condition can feel overwhelming. You might have to keep track of pills at different times of the...
Exercise can reduce your cancer risk and help prevent its return
After people learn that exercise can reduce cancer risk – and even improve treatment outcomes in those who already have a cancer diagnosis –...
Drinking ketones may improve heart health in people with type 2 diabetes
A new study from the University of Portsmouth suggests that drinking ketones could help the heart work more efficiently, especially for people with type...
Around 3% of us will develop a brain aneurysm in our lives. So what...
Australian radio host Kyle Sandilands announced on air yesterday that he has a brain aneurysm and needs urgent brain surgery.
Typically an aneurysm occurs when...
Air pollution increases risk of severe lung infections, study finds
Air pollution is widely known to cause respiratory diseases like asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), but its role in lower respiratory infections—such...
A new drug shows promise for treating Alzheimer’s disease
Scientists have discovered a potential new drug that could help people with Alzheimer's disease by improving memory and repairing brain damage. The drug, called...
New research links kidney failure to Parkinson’s disease
Parkinson’s disease (PD) and other Lewy body diseases (LBDs) are neurodegenerative disorders that affect movement, thinking, and overall brain function. These diseases are associated...