Sharp rise in kidney disease in women linked to diabetes and high blood pressure
A new analysis has revealed that the number of chronic kidney disease (CKD) cases among women globally has nearly tripled over the past three...
Study finds a new drug that relieves chronic nerve pain without side effects
Researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine and the Burke Neurological Institute have made an exciting discovery—a new drug that could offer relief to people suffering...
Understanding common causes of brain cancer
Brain cancer is a complex disease that can be both frightening and difficult to understand. While medical research has made progress in recent years,...
Tinnitus: What causes that ringing in your ears?
Tinnitus, often described as ringing in the ears, affects millions of people worldwide. It’s a condition where you hear sounds that aren’t caused by...
New drug can lower cholesterol for people who can’t tolerate statins
Cholesterol is a fatty substance present in every cell of our bodies. While it is essential for many functions, having too much of it...
Drinks that can help lower blood pressure and ones to avoid
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a common health problem that can lead to serious conditions like heart disease and stroke if...
Standing more won’t prevent heart disease, could cause circulatory issues
Many people are turning to standing desks and other ways to avoid sitting too much, hoping to stay healthier and lower the risks associated...
Short bursts of vigorous exercise can boost brain function, study shows
For decades, research has shown that regular exercise improves not only physical health but also brain function. But what about short, intense bursts of...
Popular diabetes and weight-loss drug may lower Alzheimer’s risk
Scientists at Case Western Reserve University’s School of Medicine have discovered that semaglutide, a well-known drug used for managing diabetes and weight loss, could...
New implantable microparticles offer dual cancer treatment: Heat and chemotherapy
For patients with late-stage cancer, treatment often involves enduring multiple types of therapy, such as chemotherapy, surgery, and radiation.
This can cause severe side effects...