Football player traded NFL dreams for a new purpose after blood clot
The sun was blazing and Kristoffer Doura had just finished three rounds of "gassers," sprinting the length of the football field as part of...
Which blood sugar monitor is best?
Monitoring the level of glucose (sugar) in your blood is vital if you have diabetes. You get results in real time, which allows you...
This blood pressure drug may help increase lifespan and slowing aging
Researchers from the University of Liverpool have made a significant discovery indicating that the drug rilmenidine, commonly prescribed to manage high blood pressure, may...
Study shows alarming rise in chronic kidney disease in Irish adults over 50
A significant study conducted in Ireland has uncovered concerning trends in chronic kidney disease (CKD) among adults aged 50 and above. This extensive research,...
Scientists find how to treat chronic migraine headaches
Researchers from QUT have uncovered a biological mechanism behind the reduction in migraine frequency observed in chronic migraine sufferers after gradually discontinuing migraine medications.
This...
Common household chemicals linked to infertility risk, study finds
A recent study conducted by a reproductive epidemiologist at the University of Massachusetts Amherst has linked exposure to phthalates, a group of chemicals commonly...
Diabetes control at the holidays: It’s not about perfection
Making healthy choices during the winter holidays can be challenging for anyone. For people with diabetes, it can be even harder.
Disruptions brought on by...
Where you live may affect your heart failure drug adherence
A recent study led by NYU Grossman School of Medicine has revealed a link between socioeconomic status and adherence to heart-failure medications.
The research explored...
Scientists find many preventable risk factors linked to Parkinson’s disease
New research from the University of Alabama at Birmingham highlights the role of preventable risk factors in the development of Parkinson's disease (PD).
This study,...
She was dancing at a silent disco when symptoms hit. Something was wrong with...
Tami Nutt was born with a heart defect and grew up going to the children's hospital in Houston. She knew the problem would eventually...