Scientists discover a hidden link between type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure
A major new study has found that type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure are connected in ways scientists did not fully understand before....
After losing his daughter to cardiac arrest at 18, dad vowed to bring CPR/AED...
Lauren Laman had been dancing since she was a child. As a high school senior in St. Charles, Illinois, she was on the dance...
Is hypothyroidism a metabolic disorder?
Many people think metabolism only refers to how fast the body burns calories, but it actually includes all the chemical activities that keep us...
Silent warning signs of kidney disease you should not ignore
Kidney disease is often called a silent illness because many people do not notice anything is wrong until the condition becomes severe. This is...
Powerful drug combo shows long-lasting control for type 2 diabetes
Type 2 diabetes is a long-term condition that affects how the body controls sugar in the blood. Normally, the body uses a hormone called...
This pain drug could treat chronic nerve pain without addiction risk
Chronic nerve pain is one of the most difficult types of pain to treat. Unlike pain from a cut or injury that heals, nerve...
This tiny mineral can help clean clogged arteries
Heart disease is the leading cause of death around the world. One major reason is a condition called atherosclerosis, which develops slowly over many...
Blood pressure drugs may affect your gut health, study finds
Many people have heard of high blood pressure, but fewer people know about diverticulosis, a common problem that affects the large intestine. Diverticulosis happens...
The everyday foods that could be quietly damaging your kidneys
Your kidneys are two small organs that do a very big job. Every minute, they filter your blood, remove waste, balance fluids, control important...
Could gut bacteria be the hidden trigger behind Parkinson’s disease?
Parkinson’s disease is a serious brain disorder that affects millions of people worldwide, especially older adults. It mainly affects movement, causing shaking hands, stiff...