Many older people don’t know they have vision loss disease
Glaucoma, often referred to as the “silent thief of sight,” is one of the leading causes of irreversible blindness worldwide. What makes this condition...
Struggling with anxiety? Keeping a regular sleep schedule may protect your heart
If you live with anxiety, sticking to a regular sleep schedule might do more than help you feel rested—it could also protect your heart.
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Many Americans are too far to get their neurological care, study finds
A recent study from Michigan Medicine has revealed a major challenge facing older Americans—especially those in rural areas—when it comes to accessing neurological care.
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Diabetes strongly linked to frozen shoulder, study finds
Frozen shoulder is a painful condition that makes it hard to move your arm and shoulder. For people with diabetes, the risk of developing...
How alcohol affects the liver and why it matters
Alcohol-related liver disease is a growing health problem around the world. Many people enjoy drinking alcohol socially, but drinking too much—especially over a long...
Why keeping track of blood pressure at home can save lives
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, affects millions of people around the world. It is known as the “silent killer” because it often doesn’t...
Thyroid hormone therapy linked to heart health risks, study finds
A recent study from the University of Michigan has found a strong link between the intensity of thyroid hormone treatment and the risk of...
New study finds the key to fighting obesity and diabetes
Scientists at Sweden's Karolinska Institutet have discovered a promising new way to tackle obesity and its related conditions like fatty liver disease and type...
Blood pressure drugs may raise heart failure risk for women, study finds
A new study from the University of Bologna is raising concerns about a common blood pressure medication and its impact on women’s heart health.
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FDA-approved drug can reduce surgery pain without opioids
Researchers at the Medical University of South Carolina have made a groundbreaking discovery that could change the way doctors manage pain after surgery. They...