What are symptoms of concurrent kidney and liver disease
When both your kidneys and liver are affected by disease, the impact on your health can be significant.
These organs play crucial roles in your...
Why nuts can protect blood sugar and cholesterol health in type 2 diabetes
Researchers at the University of Toronto have uncovered potential dietary changes that could benefit people with type 2 diabetes.
Their study suggests that replacing carbohydrates...
Why high blood pressure causes headaches
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is often called the "silent killer" because it typically has no symptoms. However, when symptoms do occur, one of...
Three ways to protect your heart and brain
Every 40 seconds someone in the U.S. has a stroke and 1 in 4 stroke survivors will have another one.
During May, American Stroke Month,...
Antioxidants are a natural way to fight against heart disease
Heart disease remains one of the leading causes of death worldwide, but research has consistently pointed to antioxidants as powerful allies in the fight...
AI predicts mental health needs in cancer patients
Researchers at the University of British Columbia (UBC) and BC Cancer have developed a groundbreaking artificial intelligence (AI) model designed to predict mental health...
Common causes of high blood sugar you need to know
High blood sugar, also known medically as hyperglycemia, is a condition that can affect anyone, but it’s especially prevalent and concerning for those with...
How to manage high blood pressure without medication
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a common condition that can lead to serious health issues like heart disease, stroke, and kidney...
Diet plays a big in preventing high blood pressure in lungs
In the study of pulmonary hypertension, a severe condition affecting the lungs' blood vessels, researchers have made a pivotal discovery.
Unlike other blood vessels in...
Common causes and prevention of heart valve disease
Heart valve disease occurs when one or more of the valves in the heart do not function properly, affecting the flow of blood through...