Tag: Diseases
New hope for diabetics – insulin could become a pill
Researchers have been working for many years on a solution that could make treatment easier for people with diabetes. Now, new research points to a possible way forward.
Unusual eyebrows revealed rare disease in two-year-old
An unusual feature of a child’s eyebrows raised concern within a family. Shortly afterward, it became clear that the situation was more serious than initially assumed.
Climate changes are extending allergy season – here’s how to manage the symptoms
Allergies are affecting more people and lasting longer than before. New conditions are changing how and when symptoms occur.
Just 11 extra minutes of sleep can make a big difference for your heart
New research suggests that even a few minutes of adjustment can make a difference to your health.
One in three children suffers brain damage after meningitis
Meningitis can be treated quickly, but its consequences may last for many years and affect the brain.
Menopause increases the risk of high blood pressure – new research investigates why
New research examines how hormonal changes after menopause may affect women’s risk of high blood pressure and heart disease.