People with high blood pressure have secondary hypertension, meaning that the root cause of the disease is known. In such
Month: December 2017
Diabetes leads to retinopathy
Loss of vascular cells in the retina of the eye, loss of barrier function in vessels, edema, and a cascade
Blood pressure drug increases the risk of skin cancer
Hydrochlorothiazide used for treating high blood pressure may increase the risk of developing skin cancer. Researchers examined the link between
How weather increases the risk of cancer
Living in a cold climate could make people more likely to get cancer, people are at greater risk in colder
Education reduces the risk of Alzheimer’s disease
The theory that education protects against Alzheimer’s disease has been given further weight by new research. Alzheimer’s disease is the
Dangers of painkiller drugs
Commonly prescribed painkillers need to be given for shorter periods of time to reduce the risk of obesity and sleep
Viruses share gene with some organisms
A new study finds that viruses share some genes exclusively with cells that are not their hosts, viruses swap genes
Traumatic brain injury causes intestinal damage
Researchers has found a two-way link between traumatic brain injury (TBI) and intestinal changes. These interactions may contribute to increased
Gum disease increases the risk of breast cancer
Gum disease increases women’s risk of breast cancer up to three times. This is thought to be due to the
Hormonal contraceptives increases the risk of breast cancer
All forms of hormonal contraception bring an increased risk of breast cancer, which lasts for about five years after women