Simple ways to cope with kidney disease and stay healthy
Being told you have kidney disease can feel scary. It may mean big changes in how you live and take care of your health.
But...
Feeling extremely tired could be a warning sign of early death in older adults
Many older people often feel very tired, even after doing simple things like going for a short walk or doing light chores.
While this may...
Study compares two common blood pressure drugs
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is a common health problem that affects many people around the world.
If left untreated, it can lead to...
Study finds a big hidden cause of major cancers
Cancer is still one of the biggest health problems in the world. Every year, millions of people are diagnosed with cancer, and many lose...
Simple urine test could replace painful kidney biopsies for lupus patients
A simple urine test may soon change how doctors monitor kidney disease in people with lupus, potentially replacing painful and risky kidney biopsies.
Researchers led...
Popular weight loss drug protects heart health
A new study led by scientists from University College London has found that the popular anti-obesity drug semaglutide may protect the heart even if...
Could gum disease harm your brain?
A new study has found that adults with gum disease may have more signs of damage to their brain’s white matter than people with...
Where kids grow up may influence their risk of type 2 diabetes, study finds
Type 2 diabetes, once considered an adult disease, is now affecting children and teenagers at worrying rates.
Before the mid-1990s, only about 1% to 2%...
Mixing weed and cigarettes changes the brain’s chemistry, study finds
A new study from McGill University has found that people who use both cannabis and tobacco show unique changes in the brain that could...
These things can affect survival in metastatic breast cancer
A new study from UT Southwestern Medical Center has identified important factors that may influence how long people survive after being diagnosed with metastatic...