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This number in type 2 diabetes can predict death risk

A recent study by researchers from the Universities of Gothenburg and Oxford highlights the critical importance of controlling blood sugar levels immediately after being...

Drug for inflammation treatment may prevent spread of cancer

Most deaths from cancer are caused not by the original tumor but by metastasis—the spread of cancer cells to other parts of the body....

Common blood pressure drug causes more side effects, study finds

A recent study from Columbia University has raised questions about current guidelines for treating high blood pressure. The researchers found that chlorthalidone, a commonly prescribed...

How high blood pressure can harm your eyes

High blood pressure, or hypertension, is often called a "silent killer" because it doesn’t always have obvious symptoms. While many people know it increases...

Sleep disorders and kidney disease connect to each other, study finds

New research reveals a strong link between sleep disorders and chronic kidney disease (CKD), showing how these two health issues can influence each other. The...

Heart medications may help lower dementia risk, study finds

Dementia is a growing public health concern, affecting millions of older adults worldwide. It leads to a decline in memory, thinking, and daily functioning, significantly...

New hope for diabetic heart disease: Natural fat molecule may offer relief

Diabetes often brings serious heart problems like heart attacks, heart failure, and atherosclerosis, which are leading causes of death among diabetic patients. A new discovery...

Researchers find how blood pressure drugs harm kidneys

Commonly prescribed drugs used to treat high blood pressure have been shown to, over time, wreck the kidneys' ability to filter and purify blood,...

Earpiece technology may help spot Alzheimer’s early

Alzheimer’s disease affects over 50 million people worldwide, bringing emotional and physical challenges to patients and their loved ones. It is a progressive condition with...

How to reverse prediabetes naturally through diet

Prediabetes is a warning sign that your blood sugar levels are higher than normal but not yet in the range of diabetes. If left...