Diseases

Common signs linked to high blood pressure

Most people feel completely fine, even as this hidden condition quietly increases the risk of serious disease.

Up to one in five strokes linked to heart disease

A commonly overlooked heart condition, atrial fibrillation, can develop without clear signs. The serious consequences often only become apparent later.

Dentists reveal what mouthwash does to your oral health

Many people associate good oral hygiene with brushing and flossing, while mouthwash is a more debated product than...

How to manage your cholesterol with simple changes

Have you been told that your cholesterol is a bit too high? You do not need to completely...

Kidney stones: seasonal patterns and prevention

A common summer habit could be quietly increasing your risk of painful kidney stones.

Common signs linked to high blood pressure

Most people feel completely fine, even as this hidden condition quietly increases the risk of serious disease.

Up to one in five strokes linked to heart disease

A commonly overlooked heart condition, atrial fibrillation, can develop without clear signs. The serious consequences often only become apparent later.

Dentists reveal what mouthwash does to your oral health

Many people associate good oral hygiene with brushing and flossing, while mouthwash is a more debated product than...

How to manage your cholesterol with simple changes

Have you been told that your cholesterol is a bit too high? You do not need to completely...

Study finds obesity and high blood pressure may cause dementia

New research shifts the focus from treating dementia to preventing it.

Long-term diabetes treatment studied in relation to cancer outcomes

New research is examining whether long-term use of the diabetes drug metformin is linked to differences in cancer risk, without suggesting it as a treatment.

Several children and adults affected by fungal infection in local community

Health officials are investigating a fungal infection outbreak after dozens of residents, including children, became seriously ill.

Long-term alcohol consumption significantly increases cancer risk

A comprehensive study provides new insight into how alcohol affects health over time.

New research: Air pollution increases the risk of ALS

Even low levels of air pollution may have a greater impact on health than previously assumed.

New study: The nose’s immune defenses determine how sick you get

Colds are often associated with winter and low temperatures, but environmental factors play a greater role than simple exposure to viruses.