Understanding high blood pressure in women over 50
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a condition that doesn't play favorites, affecting men and women across various age groups. However, women...
Scientists find why people have different type 2 diabetes risks
Researchers have made an important discovery in understanding why some people develop type 2 diabetes and why it affects individuals differently.
Type 2 diabetes is...
Research shows a new cause of heart infections
Scientists at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC have unveiled groundbreaking insights into viral infections impacting the heart, shifting the traditional focus from...
Whole grains for a healthy heart: do they lower or increase risk?
Heart disease remains a leading cause of death worldwide, prompting ongoing research into how diet influences heart health. Among the many dietary factors examined,...
What you need to know about kidney function tests
Your kidneys are silent heroes, quietly performing crucial tasks like removing waste products and excess fluid from your body, regulating blood pressure, and ensuring...
What you need to know about fatigue in diabetes
Living with diabetes involves navigating a variety of challenges, one of which is dealing with diabetes-related fatigue. It's a type of exhaustion that goes...
What is the connection between thyroid and diabetes?
When it comes to managing our health, the body's systems are interconnected in ways we might not immediately realize. A prime example of this...
People with essential tremor have higher dementia risk
Research to be shared at the upcoming 76th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Neurology reveals a concerning link between essential tremor, a...
AI can predict the spread of lung cancer
In a new study, scientists from Caltech and the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have taken a big step towards solving...
When should people with dementia move to a care home?
Dementia is a journey, unique and personal to each individual and their families.
It's a condition characterized by a decline in memory, reasoning, and other...