Chronic Kidney Disease is Linked to Heart Damage, Study Finds
People living with chronic kidney disease (CKD) face much more than problems with their kidneys.
They are also far more likely to develop heart disease,...
Dirty Air Could Slowly Damage the Brain and Cause Parkinson’s
The air we breathe every day may have a greater effect on our brains than many people realize.
A new study published in Environment International...
Scientists Discover Safer High Blood Pressure Treatments
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is one of the most common long-term health conditions in the world. It develops when the force...
A Woman’s Age at First Birth May Influence Her Future Arthritis Risk
A new study suggests that the age at which a woman has her first baby may be linked to her risk of developing rheumatoid...
Marijuana May Change Your DNA in Surprising Ways
Marijuana, also known as cannabis, has become much more common in recent years as more places have legalized its medical or recreational use.
In the...
These Health Workers May Be Best at Controlling High Blood Pressure
High blood pressure is one of the biggest health problems in the world. Millions of people live with it every day, and many do...
New Injection Could Bring Lasting Relief for Chronic Back Pain
Back pain is one of the most common health problems in the world. Almost everyone experiences it at some point, whether after lifting something...
Common Heart Medicine May Not Help Everyone with Heart Failure
Heart failure is a serious medical condition that affects millions of people around the world and is a major cause of hospital admissions.
Despite its...
Can Blood Pressure Drug Beta-Blockers Cause Depression or Insomnia?
Getting enough sleep is essential for good health. During sleep, the body repairs itself, the brain stores memories, and the immune system becomes stronger.
Good...
Scientists Discover a Better Treatment for Deadliest Pancreatic Cancer
Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma, often called PDAC, is the most common type of pancreatic cancer and one of the deadliest cancers doctors treat.
It usually grows...