Common causes of high blood pressure everyone needs to know
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a widespread health issue affecting millions of people worldwide. It’s a condition where the force of blood against...
Best and worse exercise for heart disease patients
Heart disease is a leading cause of health problems worldwide. It can affect the way your heart works and make everyday activities challenging. One...
Research shows big cause of Parkinson’s disease and Lewy body dementia
Parkinson’s disease is a neurodegenerative disorder affecting about one million people in the United States. It disrupts daily activities due to the loss of...
This gout drug can reduce risk of knee and hip replacement
An exploratory analysis of the LoDoCo2 (Low-Dose Colchicine 2) trial has revealed that taking a low dose of colchicine daily could reduce the need...
Diabetes is linked to this shoulder disease
Have you ever heard of a "frozen shoulder"? It's a condition where your shoulder becomes so painful and stiff that moving it feels almost...
What you need to know about inflammatory bowel disease
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a term that includes conditions like Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, which cause chronic inflammation in the digestive tract.
These...
Understanding the treatment of congenital heart disease
Congenital heart disease (CHD) is a condition that affects the structure of the heart and its ability to function properly.
It is present at birth...
Scientists use facial temperature to detect metabolic diseases
Researchers have found that the temperature of different parts of your face could signal rising blood pressure and other chronic illnesses.
For instance, having a...
Irregular sleep patterns linked to higher risk of type 2 diabetes
Getting consistent sleep could help prevent type 2 diabetes, according to new research.
A study led by Brigham and Women's Hospital, part of the Mass...
Why most prescribed chemotherapy drug can cause serious heart damage
Scientists are working to understand why doxorubicin, a popular chemotherapy drug used for over 50 years, sometimes causes serious heart damage.
This drug, which helps...