Common causes of inflammatory bowel disease
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) encompasses two main disorders: Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis, both of which cause long-term inflammation of the digestive tract.
While these...
How to spot drug-induced liver and kidney toxicity
Medications are designed to improve our health, but sometimes they can have unintended side effects.
One of the serious complications that can arise from medication...
Diabetes and kidney disease prevention
Diabetes is a well-known risk factor for a variety of complications, including serious kidney problems.
High blood sugar levels, if not managed properly, can damage...
Common causes of chronic liver disease
Chronic liver disease affects millions of people around the world, leading to significant health challenges.
This review explores the most common causes of chronic liver...
New advances in blood pressure drugs you need to know
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It's a major risk factor for heart disease and stroke,...
More older people show sharp memory decline nowadays, study finds
A team of researchers delved into the medical records of over 1.3 million individuals aged between 65 and 99, spanning from 2009 to 2018.
Their...
How antioxidants can help prevent heart failure
Antioxidants are often discussed in the context of healthy eating and supplements, but their role in managing heart failure is also noteworthy.
Heart failure, a...
Getting the mail left her chest feeling hot and cold. She was having a...
Mark Christofferson pulled up to the hospital, jumped out of the car and raced inside for help.
"My wife doesn't feel good," he told the...
How gum disease affects your heart health
The idea that dental health could be a window to your overall health isn't new, but the specific links between gum disease and heart...
How DNA influences diabetes risk and management
Diabetes is a condition that affects millions of people worldwide, and while lifestyle factors like diet and exercise are often highlighted, genetics also plays...