New drug shows promise for heart health in overweight people
A new study has found that a drug called semaglutide could help improve heart health in people who are overweight or obese, even if...
Understanding diabetic neuropathy: symptoms, treatments, and management
Diabetic neuropathy is a common complication of diabetes that affects up to half of the people living with the condition. It happens when high...
Changing blood pressure is a hidden heart risk
Have you ever had your blood pressure checked? It’s a simple test that shows how hard your blood is pushing against your arteries as...
Common stroke symptoms in people with diabetes
Strokes are a major health risk for people around the world, but the risk is especially high for individuals with diabetes. In fact, people...
How cannabis and tobacco harm lung health differently
A new study from the University of Otago has uncovered important differences in how cannabis and tobacco affect lung health. This research comes at...
How electrolytes help manage high blood pressure
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a condition where the force of blood against the walls of your arteries is consistently too...
Joe Biden has prostate cancer with bone spread. An oncologist explains what you need...
Former US President Joe Biden, aged 82, has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer that has spread to his bones, marking...
Common drug for addiction could help treat long COVID
A drug usually used to help people recover from opioid addiction might also offer new hope for those suffering from long COVID.
Researchers from Griffith...
Why vitamin B12 matters in pregnancy
A new study suggests that not getting enough vitamin B12 during pregnancy could increase the risk of future health problems for both mother and...
How legal cannabis is changing the way some people use prescription drugs
As more U.S. states legalize marijuana for medical and recreational use, new research is showing how these laws may be influencing the way people...