The surprising link between air pollution and dementia
Dementia, a condition that mainly affects memory, thinking, and behavior, is often associated with aging. While it primarily impacts older adults, younger individuals are...
Promising advances in high blood pressure treatment in 2024
High blood pressure, often called the "silent killer," affects millions of people worldwide. It can lead to serious health problems like heart disease and...
Key symptoms of congestive heart failure everyone needs to know
Congestive heart failure (CHF) is a long-term condition where the heart doesn’t pump blood as efficiently as it should. This inefficiency can cause fluid...
Common benefits and risks of key drug for type 2 diabetes
Metformin is one of the most commonly prescribed medications for managing type 2 diabetes. It works by lowering blood sugar levels in two main...
Kidneys play a crucial role in high-altitude acclimatization
A recent study led by Dr. Trevor Day, a physiologist at Mount Royal University, sheds new light on how the human body adjusts to...
Natural ways to relieve arthritis pain
Arthritis is a common condition that causes pain, swelling, and stiffness in the joints, affecting millions of people worldwide.
For many, it can make daily...
Study finds big cause of uncontrollable movements in Parkinson’s disease
Researchers at the University of Arizona have shed light on a common and troubling side effect of long-term Parkinson’s disease treatment: uncontrollable movements known...
What science is discovering about human longevity
For centuries, humans have been fascinated by the idea of living longer, healthier lives.
While immortality remains a dream for science fiction, researchers are making...
New hope for vision loss treatments
Macular degeneration is a leading cause of vision loss, especially in people over the age of 50. It affects the macula, a part of...
5 natural ways to manage high blood pressure
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a common health issue that affects millions of people worldwide. Left untreated, it can increase the...