Hypertension, or high blood pressure, refers to the pressure of blood against your artery walls. Over time, high blood pressure can cause blood vessel damage that leads to heart disease, kidney disease, stroke, and other problems. Hypertension is sometimes called the silent killer because it produces no symptoms and can go unnoticed — and untreated […]
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Scientists have developed a breath sampler which is able to detect lung cancer at a far earlier stage than other tests, opening the possibility for quicker, more effective treatment. Could this non-invasive method become the new standard for lung cancer diagnosis? The later cancer is diagnosed, the less treatable it is. At early stages, many […]
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The Vietnamese and Russian sides have reached a deal to promote cooperation in the field of telehealth. The signing ceremony for a strategic partnership agreement between the Russian Centre of Corporate Medicine (CCM) and Vietnam’s Dr. Binh Tele Clinic was held in Hanoi on March 5, marking a new milestone in providing management and remote […]
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While there is no cure for diabetes, with treatment and self-management strategies, a person can live a long and healthy life. Diabetes is a chronic disease that affects millions of people around the world. In the United States, 1.5 million people receive a diabetes diagnosis every year. Diabetes also affects children and adolescents. Approximately 193,000 […]
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Type 2 diabetes causes a person’s blood sugar levels to become too high. Recognizing the early signs and symptoms of this chronic condition can result in a person getting treatment sooner, which reduces the risk of severe complications. People with prediabetes have higher-than-normal blood sugar levels, but doctors do not consider them to have diabetes […]
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Are you worried that you, your child or someone you know may have diabetes? Having some of the signs of diabetes doesn’t mean you definitely have the condition, but you should always contact your GP, just to make sure. The common symptoms of diabetes Going to the toilet a lot, especially at night. Being really […]
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Risk factors that can increase your risk of high blood pressure include health conditions, your lifestyle, and your family history. Some of the risk factors for high blood pressure cannot be controlled, such as your age or family history. But you can take steps to lower your risk by changing the factors you can control. […]
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High blood pressure is a common condition in which the long-term force of the blood against your artery walls is high enough that it may eventually cause health problems, such as heart disease. What is blood pressure? When the heart pumps blood through the arteries, the blood puts pressure on the artery walls. This is […]
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Diabetes is a chronic (long-lasting) health condition that affects how your body turns food into energy. Most of the food you eat is broken down into sugar (also called glucose) and released into your bloodstream. When your blood sugar goes up, it signals your pancreas to release insulin. Insulin acts like a key to let […]
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