Kidney disease screening could be worth the cost
Kidney disease, also known as chronic kidney disease (CKD), is a big problem in the United States. About 15% of adults in the country...
Breakthrough in lung cancer treatment: A step towards better survival rates
Lung cancer is a major health problem worldwide. In fact, it's the number one cause of cancer-related deaths. One type of lung cancer, called...
Why a cardiac crisis also can be a mental health issue
The physical needs of someone recovering from a heart attack, cardiac arrest or major heart surgery can be easy to understand. For many people,...
Pacemakers: Much more problems than we thought
Do you know what a pacemaker is? It's a tiny device that doctors put into people's bodies to help their hearts beat normally.
About 3...
Scientists find better stroke therapy that protect memory and learning
Have you heard of stroke? It's a dangerous health problem that happens when blood can't reach parts of your brain.
Current treatments for stroke focus...
The cooking method of potatoes could affect blood pressure
Scientists have a fresh scoop on potatoes. A group of researchers from Imperial College London have found something interesting about our beloved potatoes.
They discovered...
Low-carb diet may help lower blood sugar, prevent type 2 diabetes
Often, people treated for diabetes are advised to follow a low-carb diet.
But, does this advice hold true for those who have diabetes or prediabetes,...
CT scans may predict heart disease risk better than genetics
Heart disease is a major health concern and is the top cause of death in the United States.
Predicting who is at risk of developing...
A new understanding of brain inflammation in Alzheimer’s disease
Alzheimer's disease is a common yet puzzling condition that affects millions of people worldwide. Named after Dr.
Alois Alzheimer first identified the disease in 1906,...
Too much sugar bad for gut health: New findings
Inflammatory Bowel Disease, or IBD, is a disorder where your gut, or intestines, gets inflamed or swells up.
This is a big problem for many...