Diseases

Millions use blood pressure medication – new study points to possible risk of kidney damage

New research suggests that a commonly used type of blood pressure medication may be associated with a higher risk of kidney damage.

Hospice nurses say the same thing happens before many deaths

Hospice nurses have noticed a striking pattern in many patients, with the same changes often appearing in the final hours before death.

Early warning signs in your stomach that could indicate cancer

Stomach cancer often develops slowly and can be difficult to detect in its early stages.The first symptoms are...

Can the damage caused by alcohol be reversed? New study provides answers

New research shows that alcohol can increase the risk of a wide range of diseases, but can the damage be reduced?

Love barbecues? Cancer specialist warns of potential health risk

Research shows that the way we prepare food can have an impact on our health.

Millions use blood pressure medication – new study points to possible risk of kidney damage

New research suggests that a commonly used type of blood pressure medication may be associated with a higher risk of kidney damage.

Hospice nurses say the same thing happens before many deaths

Hospice nurses have noticed a striking pattern in many patients, with the same changes often appearing in the final hours before death.

Early warning signs in your stomach that could indicate cancer

Stomach cancer often develops slowly and can be difficult to detect in its early stages.The first symptoms are...

Can the damage caused by alcohol be reversed? New study provides answers

New research shows that alcohol can increase the risk of a wide range of diseases, but can the damage be reduced?

Bill Gates concerned about rising child mortality

After many years of progress, child mortality has risen again globally. New figures show that more children are now dying before the age of five.

New analysis: Hormone therapy does not increase the risk of dementia

A new review examines whether hormone therapy after menopause increases the risk of dementia, following many years of debate.

New research: Young blood affects Alzheimer’s in mice

A new mouse study suggests that factors in young blood may slow Alzheimer’s-like symptoms.

Less than seven hours of sleep linked to shorter lifespan

Many health recommendations focus on diet and exercise. New research, however, suggests that sleep plays a greater role than previously assumed.

Scientist says humans may eventually live to 150 years

A leading aging researcher believes future medical advances could push the human lifespan far beyond what is currently considered possible.

Why long COVID are difficult to treat

Treatment options are lacking and research remains fragmented. Nevertheless, a pattern is emerging in the understanding of the long-term effects of Covid-19.