Popular heartburn medications can have dangerous side effects
Proton pump inhibitors, or PPIs, are medications many Americans are familiar with. Names like Prilosec, Nexium, and Prevacid come up often in conversations about...
Why some people have pain in rheumatoid arthritis but no inflammation
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) has long been a puzzle for both doctors and patients.
It's a condition marked by swelling, pain, and stiffness in the joints,...
Why liver disease is linked to itchy skin
Itching, medically known as pruritus, is a common symptom that can range from a mild, temporary annoyance to a severe condition that disrupts sleep...
What you need to know about coronary artery disease
Imagine the heart as a city, with arteries as highways that supply it with everything it needs to thrive.
Now, what if those highways started...
Ultra-processed foods linked to higher respiratory disease risk
A new study by the South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute (SAHMRI) and the University of Adelaide has revealed a concerning link between...
The unseen link between high blood pressure and Alzheimer’s disease
High blood pressure is often dubbed the "silent killer" because it creeps up without warning, potentially leading to heart disease, stroke, and other health...
The ebb and flow of Parkinson’s: understanding the fluctuating symptoms
Parkinson's disease, a neurodegenerative disorder affecting movement, is often associated with its hallmark symptoms: tremors, stiffness, slowness of movement, and balance difficulties.
However, one of...
How the Mediterranean diet can help control high blood pressure
In the quest to manage high blood pressure, also known as hypertension, diet plays a starring role. Among the various eating plans touted for...
Climate change linked to rising stroke risk
In recent research published on April 10, 2024, in the online version of Neurology, scientists have drawn a line connecting the dots between climate...
Type 2 diabetes leads to faster brain aging
The impact of Type 2 diabetes extends far beyond blood sugar levels and insulin resistance; it might also be fast-forwarding the clock on your...