Common drug could reduce hand pain in osteoarthritis
Have you or someone you know ever felt a constant ache or stiffness in your hands—pain that makes it hard to do simple things...
Worst exercise for people with high blood pressure
Exercise is a great way to help lower high blood pressure, also known as hypertension. It helps your heart grow stronger, improves blood flow,...
Could vitamin D be the key to treating inflammatory bowel disease?
Inflammatory bowel disease, or IBD, is a long-term health problem that affects the digestive system. It includes Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis.
These conditions cause...
These people suffer most from uncontrolled blood pressure
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a major health issue that affects almost half of all adults in the United States.
It increases...
Major causes of thyroid diseases you need to know
Thyroid problems affect millions of people around the world. The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland in your neck, but it does a very...
Could cancer help protect against Alzheimer’s?
Cancer and Alzheimer's disease are two of the most common illnesses that affect older adults.
But for years, doctors have noticed something surprising: people who...
Does ADHD or its drugs affect adult height and weight?
A new study from Seoul National University Hospital has found that children diagnosed with ADHD, and those who are treated with the medication methylphenidate...
Why overactive bladder is so common in people with diabetes
Overactive bladder is a condition that many people find embarrassing or difficult to talk about, yet it affects millions of adults around the world.
People...
New blood test may catch liver cancer recurrence earlier
Doctors may soon be able to detect returning liver cancer earlier and with less stress for patients, thanks to a personalized blood test known...
Damaged kidneys may send harmful signals to the heart
Scientists have made an important discovery about why many people with chronic kidney disease (CKD) die from heart-related problems.
A new study shows that damaged...