Risks of self-medicating bad drug trips: a warning from doctors
Doctors are raising alarms about a growing trend where individuals use potentially dangerous drugs, referred to as 'trip-killers', to abruptly end unpleasant experiences ('bad...
Too much sitting may increase dementia risk in older people
A recent study has highlighted a potential connection between extended periods of sedentary behavior and an increased risk of developing dementia among adults aged...
How to use diet to manage diabetic kidney disease
Diabetic nephropathy, a serious complication of diabetes, affects the kidneys' ability to perform their vital function: filtering waste from the blood.
It's a condition that...
This type of diabetes drug can help treat brain cancer
In an exciting development from the University of Bristol, recent research has uncovered a potentially groundbreaking use for a class of anti-diabetic drugs known...
The link between heart rhythm disease and heart failure you need to know
Atrial Fibrillation (AFib) and heart failure sound like terms reserved for medical dramas, but they're very real conditions that affect millions worldwide.
While they might...
What you need to know about Osteoporosis in men
Osteoporosis is a condition that weakens bones.
It’s often thought of as a disease that affects women since it’s more common in women than men....
Natural diuretics for fluid balance and healthy blood pressure
When it comes to managing fluid retention and high blood pressure, nature might have some of the best solutions tucked away in everyday foods...
How liver health affects your risk of Alzheimer’s disease
Alzheimer's disease, a form of dementia that affects memory, thinking, and behavior, has long been a puzzle for the medical community.
Traditionally, research has focused...
Headaches and diabetes: What is the connection?
For many people living with diabetes, headaches can often feel like a regular part of life. But what exactly is the connection between diabetes...
What you need to know about kidney ultrasound scans
When your doctor suggests a kidney ultrasound scan, it might bring up a mix of feelings, from curiosity to concern.
What exactly is a kidney...