This blood pressure number can predict your stroke risk
In a recent study, scientists at the University of Miami embarked on an adventure to unravel a mystery:
How does our blood pressure affect our...
Researchers find a drug to treat lower back pain
Lower back pain is an all-too-common ailment, affecting about 80% of people at some point in their lives. It's a problem that can make...
Can you reverse kidney damage caused by diabetes?
Diabetes is a well-known risk factor for kidney damage, a condition often referred to as diabetic nephropathy. It’s a serious complication that can lead...
Why you have rapid heartbeats for no reason
Have you ever felt your heart racing like you've just run a marathon, even though you're sitting still? It's a common experience that can...
The link between diabetes and frequent urination
When it comes to diabetes, many are surprised to learn that frequent trips to the bathroom, especially at night, can be one of its...
Smoke and sunlight are a dangerous combo for skin aging
A recent study by Université Laval and the Centre de recherche du CHU de Québec-Université Laval has highlighted a concerning interaction between cigarette smoke...
Peanuts is a nutty solution for blood sugar control in diabetes
In the quest for diabetes-friendly foods, peanuts emerge as an unlikely hero. This humble legume, often overshadowed by flashier superfoods, packs a nutritional punch...
Many people don’t use aspirin to prevent a second heart attack or stroke
Aspirin is a common, inexpensive medication that has been proven to significantly reduce the risk of having another heart attack or stroke for those...
How AI can help prevent type 2 diabetes
In an era where the United States grapples with soaring health care costs, totaling over $730 billion annually on preventable diseases like diabetes, a...
Healthy runner’s stroke followed a bad bout of COVID-19
On a ride to high school one morning, Shelley Marshall asked her daughter how things were going with her field hockey team.
At least, that's...