What to avoid when managing high blood pressure
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a widespread condition that raises the risk of serious health issues like heart disease and stroke. The foods...
Surprising link between cholesterol levels and stroke survival
Cholesterol is often linked to heart disease, but its role in strokes is less clear. Recent research, published in Science Bulletin, sheds light on how...
New gold technology could sterilize implants and fight infections
Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden have developed a new method to sterilize medical implants using gold nanorods.
This technology uses tiny rods...
Sharp rise in kidney disease in women linked to diabetes and high blood pressure
A new analysis has revealed that the number of chronic kidney disease (CKD) cases among women globally has nearly tripled over the past three...
Study finds a new drug that relieves chronic nerve pain without side effects
Researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine and the Burke Neurological Institute have made an exciting discovery—a new drug that could offer relief to people suffering...
Understanding common causes of brain cancer
Brain cancer is a complex disease that can be both frightening and difficult to understand. While medical research has made progress in recent years,...
Tinnitus: What causes that ringing in your ears?
Tinnitus, often described as ringing in the ears, affects millions of people worldwide. It’s a condition where you hear sounds that aren’t caused by...
New drug can lower cholesterol for people who can’t tolerate statins
Cholesterol is a fatty substance present in every cell of our bodies. While it is essential for many functions, having too much of it...
Drinks that can help lower blood pressure and ones to avoid
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a common health problem that can lead to serious conditions like heart disease and stroke if...
Standing more won’t prevent heart disease, could cause circulatory issues
Many people are turning to standing desks and other ways to avoid sitting too much, hoping to stay healthier and lower the risks associated...