AI can predict who will be blind, years before doctor can
Doctors have used artificial intelligence (AI) to help predict which people with a serious eye disease need fast treatment to protect their eyesight. The...
Aspirin could help prevent colon cancer recurrence
A new study from Sweden has found that aspirin could help prevent the return of colon and rectal cancer after surgery—but only in certain...
Study warns of long-term harmful effects of blood pressure drugs
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, affects millions of people around the world.
It’s one of the top causes of heart attacks, strokes, and...
Air pollution strongly increases dementia risk
Dementia is a condition that affects how the brain works.
It makes it harder for people to remember things, think clearly, or act the way...
Why some people still have high blood pressure even with medication
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a common health problem.
It happens when the force of blood pushing against the walls of the...
Why uncontrolled diabetes is deadly
Diabetes is a long-term health problem where blood sugar levels stay too high.
It is often called a silent epidemic because its early signs are...
How to quickly stop heart palpitations
Experiencing heart palpitations, where the heart suddenly feels like it’s racing, skipping beats, or fluttering, can be unsettling. While often harmless, palpitations can disrupt...
Is your go-to painkiller raising your blood pressure?
Paracetamol, which is also called acetaminophen, is one of the most common medicines people take when they have pain or a fever.
You can find...
Home remedies for kidney infections: what works and what doesn’t
Kidney infections are a serious kind of urinary tract infection (UTI).
They happen when bacteria from the bladder or urinary tract travel up to the...
Can aspirin prevent high blood pressure? Here’s what we know
Aspirin is a common medicine that many people take to ease pain or reduce a fever.
It’s also used to protect the heart by preventing...