Inflammatory bowel disease, often called IBD, is a group of long-term conditions that cause inflammation in the digestive tract. The two main forms are Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. These conditions can cause symptoms such as abdominal pain, diarrhea, fatigue, weight loss, and reduced quality of life. While treatments have improved over the years, scientists […]

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Every year, influenza, commonly known as the flu, affects millions of people around the world. For many people, the illness causes several days of coughing, sneezing, fever, fatigue, headaches, and muscle aches before they recover. Most healthy adults begin feeling better within a week or two. However, the flu is far more than just a […]

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The human heart is one of the hardest-working organs in the body. It never takes a day off and requires a continuous supply of energy to keep beating. To meet these enormous energy demands, heart cells mainly rely on fats as fuel. For decades, researchers have viewed this ability to burn fat as a sign […]

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For decades, pacemakers have helped millions of people live longer and healthier lives. These small devices are implanted inside the body and send electrical signals to the heart when its natural rhythm becomes too slow or irregular. Pacemakers are considered one of the most successful medical technologies ever developed. They have saved countless lives by […]

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The last time your blood pressure was measured, did you rush to the appointment while sipping coffee? Were you perched on an exam table with your legs dangling or your arm hanging? Were you chatting with a medical staff member or scrolling social media on your phone? Was your bladder full? Any of these actions […]

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Osteoarthritis is one of the most common causes of chronic pain around the world. Millions of people experience aching joints, stiffness, swelling, and difficulty moving as the disease slowly wears away the protective cartilage inside their joints. The condition is especially common in older adults, but it can also affect younger people who have suffered […]

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When two people get the same infection, their outcomes can be very different. One person may recover quickly with few symptoms, while another may become seriously ill or even die. Scientists have spent decades trying to understand why this happens. Age, genetics, existing health conditions, and lifestyle all play important roles, but researchers are increasingly […]

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Chronic kidney disease is one of the world’s fastest-growing health problems, affecting an estimated 850 million people globally. Many people do not realize they have the condition until significant damage has already occurred because kidney disease often develops slowly and quietly over many years. As kidney function declines, waste products and excess fluid can build […]

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Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia, affecting millions of people worldwide. It gradually damages brain cells, leading to memory loss, confusion, difficulty with daily activities, and changes in thinking and behavior. As populations continue to age, the number of people living with Alzheimer’s is expected to rise sharply in the coming decades, […]

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