Gout drug could help lower risk of hip replacement
A recent analysis of the LoDoCo2 (Low-Dose Colchicine 2) trial suggests that taking a low daily dose of colchicine may reduce the chances of...
Blood pressure drugs may increase risk of this vision loss disease
A recent study suggests that people taking certain blood pressure medications, specifically Calcium Channel Blockers (CCBs), may have a higher risk of developing glaucoma,...
A small breakfast change for better diabetes management
A recent study from UBC Okanagan has found that a simple adjustment to breakfast could help people with Type 2 Diabetes (T2D) manage their...
How regular activity prevents dangerous blood clots
Blood clots are an important part of the body’s natural healing process.
When you get a cut, blood clots form to stop the bleeding and...
Beetroot juice can lower blood pressure naturally
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is a major health problem that affects millions of people worldwide.
It increases the risk of heart disease, stroke,...
This skin disease is linked to increased risk of heart damage
A recent study from researchers at The Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University has uncovered a possible connection between psoriasis, a common skin condition,...
Why this blood pressure number holds the key to your dementia risk
Most of us are familiar with the blood pressure cuff that squeezes our arm at the doctor’s office, giving us two important numbers. These...
Research shows a major cause of artery hardening
Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the United States, even with decades of effort focused on controlling risk factors like diabetes,...
Small habit can bring huge benefits to blood pressure, heart health
The American Heart Association (AHA) has recently called on doctors to encourage healthy adults with slightly elevated blood pressure or cholesterol levels to move...
Scientists find new injection for back pain treatment
Back pain is a problem that many people experience, especially as they age. One common cause is a condition called degenerative disk disease.
This happens...