Study shows best drugs for controlling type 2 diabetes
A recent study conducted by researchers from The GRADE Study Research Group looked at how well different medications work with metformin to control type...
Scientists find better treatment for chronic kidney disease
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a serious condition that affects millions of people worldwide. Despite its prevalence, the exact causes of ongoing kidney damage...
Common causes of thyroid disorders everyone needs to know
Thyroid disorders affect millions of people around the world, causing problems with many important functions in the body. The thyroid gland plays a key...
Why kidney disease affects skin health
When people think about kidney disease, they usually focus on how the kidneys filter blood and balance fluid and minerals in the body. But...
After Billy Joel and Stevie Nicks concert, mother of 3 had a heart attack
Last fall, 46-year-old lawyer Priti Langer took a trip to Baltimore with a group of fellow women to see singing greats Billy Joel and...
What causes brain cancer?
Brain cancer is a complex and scary disease that affects many people worldwide. Even with advances in medical research, scientists are still trying to...
New supplement shows promise for treating peripheral artery disease (PAD)
Researchers have identified a potential new treatment for peripheral artery disease (PAD), a condition that affects millions of people and causes chronic leg pain.
In...
How to manage kidney disease without dialysis
Kidney disease happens when the kidneys, which filter waste and extra fluids from the blood, become damaged and can’t do their job properly.
When kidney...
Common drugs linked to memory problems in older adults
A new study from the University of California, San Diego, has uncovered a potential link between certain commonly used medications and memory issues.
These medications...
Common causes of high blood pressure everyone needs to know
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a common health problem affecting millions of people around the world.
It happens when the force of...