What is Graves’ disease?
Graves’ disease is a form of hyperthyroidism. Hyperthyroidism means the thyroid gland is over active. The disease is one of
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What is Tinnitus?
Tinnitus refers to a condition where the patient “hears noises” in their ears even when there is no outside source
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Leukemia and Childhood Infection Hypothesis
Leukemia is the most common form of childhood cancers, with a prevalence rate of 10 – 45 per 100,0000 children
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New mechanism for dysfunctional insulin release identified
In a new study, researchers at Uppsala University have identified a previously unknown mechanism that regulates release of insulin, a
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Higher iron levels may boost heart health — but also increase risk of stroke
Scientists have helped unravel the protective — and potentially harmful — effect of iron in the body. In a series
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Blood Donation by Teen Girls May Raise Anemia Risk
MONDAY, Feb. 25, 2019 — Giving blood can be a way to help your community, but teenaged girls face special
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Managing high blood pressure in diabetics may prevent life-threatening organ damage
The most effective way to prevent life-threatening complications of extreme hypertension in African-Americans with diabetes is to better control their
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Largest ever genetic study of blood pressure
The largest ever genetic analysis of over one million people has identified 535 new genes associated with high blood pressure.
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Lifestyle changes reduce the need for blood pressure medications
Men and women with high blood pressure reduced the need for antihypertensive medications within 16 weeks after making lifestyle changes,
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Monitoring at home yields better blood pressure control
Home blood pressure monitoring improved hypertension control and saved medical costs, according to results of a pilot initiative presented at
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