Nov. 21, 2024 — Scientists have discovered how long-term treatment of high blood pressure with commonly prescribed drugs can destroy the kidney's ability to filter and purify blood. The finding ...

Without insulin, our body can’t properly store sugar or use it for energy. Untreated diabetes results in high blood sugar (blood glucose), which can damage blood vessels and nerves over time.

Ibuprofen (Advil or Motrin), naproxen (Aleve) and aspirin (Bayer or Ecotrin) are common pain relievers that belong to a class of medication ... reflux (GERD), high blood pressure or liver disease.

Paralytic drugs, or neuromuscular blocking agents (NMBAs), are powerful muscle relaxants used to prevent muscle movement during surgical procedures. They're also used during critical care, such as ...

Type 1.5 diabetes is found in adults over 30 and is often mistaken for type 2, but people with this condition are not necessarily overweight, and oral medications and lifestyle changes have no effect.

The thyroid medication levothyroxine should be taken on an empty stomach at around the same time every day. You should avoid eating or drinking for 30 minutes to one hour after taking it. There are ...

Arivia Smith tells PEOPLE about how her son, born with chronic kidney disease, was granted what was supposed to be a ...

Homelessness surveys are being singled out for worsening racial disparities by systematically prioritizing homeless white people ahead of their Black peers.

The new tool works as a component of Apple's Health app and will let users add drugs or other health products like vitamins and supplements to a personal list – either by scanning a label or ...

A milestone review examining 1.4 million patients worldwide found that those who do not see the same doctor regularly are ...