New wireless eye implant helps restore vision in older people
A new wireless eye implant is showing promising results in helping people with severe vision loss caused by advanced age-related macular degeneration (AMD).
According to...
Lack of time may be a hidden barrier to dementia prevention, study suggests
Time may be the missing piece in the puzzle of dementia prevention, according to a new study by researchers at the University of New...
These things can affect survival in metastatic breast cancer
A new study from UT Southwestern Medical Center has identified important factors that may influence how long people survive after being diagnosed with metastatic...
Why controlling blood sugar early saves lives in type 2 diabetes
A new study from researchers at the Universities of Gothenburg and Oxford shows how important it is to manage blood sugar levels right after...
Why some people still have high blood pressure even after treatment
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, happens when the force of blood pushing against your artery walls is too strong. Many people can control...
Study shows big cause of inflammation in type 2 diabetes
Scientists at the University of Kentucky have discovered something surprising about type 2 diabetes.
For many years, doctors believed that high blood sugar was the...
Daily marijuana use may raise risk of heart failure, large U.S. study finds
A new study from the U.S. has found that using marijuana every day may increase the risk of developing heart failure.
The research involved more...
Why chronic liver disease may increase high blood pressure
Chronic liver disease and high blood pressure are two serious health problems that often happen together.
Many people around the world are affected by them,...
Simple ways to cope with kidney disease and stay healthy
Being told you have kidney disease can feel scary. It may mean big changes in how you live and take care of your health.
But...
Feeling extremely tired could be a warning sign of early death in older adults
Many older people often feel very tired, even after doing simple things like going for a short walk or doing light chores.
While this may...