How common kidney disease could cause heart problems
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a serious condition that affects how well the kidneys work. Our kidneys have an important job: they filter out...
Common sugary drinks may increase your risk of cancer
A recent study suggests that even drinking small amounts of sugary beverages every day may increase the risk of developing cancer. Sugary drinks include...
Newly found gene could hold the key to longevity
Living a long, healthy life is a goal for many, and there are plenty of tips out there, like getting enough sleep, fasting, exercising,...
Insulin and metformin combo speeds up healing for diabetic foot ulcers
People suffering from chronic diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) may soon have a new treatment option to help heal their wounds faster.
A recent study by...
What you need to know about the risks of hair transplants
Hair loss will affect everyone at some point in their life. But, despite its prevalence, treating baldness is big business.
In Europe, for example, there...
Why COVID vaccines affect some people more than others
When you got the COVID-19 vaccine, you may have noticed different reactions in yourself compared to others.
Some people experienced strong side effects, while others...
These multiple dementia risk factors increase cognitive decline
Cognitive decline and dementia can be caused by illnesses like Alzheimer’s disease and conditions like high blood pressure, which damage blood vessels in the...
How music reveals aging brain changes
A recent study from Aarhus University has discovered that music can reveal how different areas of the brain are affected by aging.
Interestingly, older adults...
Air pollution and traffic noise could heart fertility in men and women
A new study from Denmark has found that long-term exposure to air pollution may increase the risk of infertility in men, while road traffic...
Scientists find a new way to reduce arthritis
Arthritis affects nearly 600 million people worldwide and costs the U.S. healthcare system about $16.5 billion each year.
Despite this, there are very few effective...