Long-term blood pressure drug may affect kidney health
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a common health condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It occurs when the force of blood against the...
New drug combo can manage type 2 diabetes better
Type 2 diabetes is a common condition where the body struggles to use insulin properly, leading to high blood sugar levels.
One of the most...
Study finds how to treat irregular heart rhythm in older people
A team of healthcare researchers is developing a new software tool that could change the way doctors manage elderly patients with atrial fibrillation (AF),...
What causes thyroid inflammation?
Thyroid inflammation, also known as thyroiditis, occurs when the thyroid gland, a small butterfly-shaped organ in the neck, becomes swollen or irritated.
The thyroid plays...
Why blood pressure spikes at the doctor’s office
White coat hypertension is a condition where your blood pressure goes up when it’s measured at a doctor’s office or medical clinic but is...
The hidden heart risks of anabolic steroids
New research from the University of Birmingham and German collaborators has revealed a troubling link between the use of anabolic steroids and a higher...
Shingles vaccine could lower heart disease risk for 8 years
A recent study published in the European Heart Journal suggests that getting a vaccine for shingles could significantly reduce the risk of heart problems....
Scientists find new way to reverse osteoarthritis
Scientists at the University of Southern California (USC) have made a breakthrough that could bring hope to millions suffering from osteoarthritis. This common condition,...
Scientists find new way to treat Alzheimer’s disease
Researchers at UCLA Health have made a groundbreaking discovery that could change how Alzheimer’s disease is treated. A new molecule called DDL-920 has been...
Scientists find how to stop chronic inflammation and prevent age-related diseases
Chronic inflammation is a long-lasting immune response that can harm the body over time. Unlike short-term inflammation, which is the body’s natural way of...