Landmark Genomic Study Reveals Unique Genetic Risk Factors and Urgent Need for Local Research
Every minute your kidneys are hard at work, filtering around 200 litres of blood, removing waste, balancing salts…
GLP-1 weight-loss drugs can do more than shed pounds – here are some of the surprising health benefits
GLP-1-class weight-loss drugs can help users shed dozens of pounds, leading to a more active, energized life. One…
Chemists issue new warning for anyone taking ibuprofen, naproxen, diclofenac
People have been warned to avoid reliance on drugs like ibuprofen for pain relief (Image: Getty Images) Shoppers…
Volunteers needed to be kidney ‘peer educators’
A charity is looking for volunteers with East European and South Asian backgrounds to raise awareness of kidney…
Following the EAT-Lancet diet lowers chronic kidney disease risk
Large-scale UK Biobank data show that the EAT-Lancet planetary health diet is associated with lower CKD risk, with…
Movement matters: Light activity led to better survival in diabetes, heart, kidney disease
Research Highlights:
Light physical activity was associated with lower risk of death for adults in stages 2,…
Simple fruit granola intervention shows promising cardio-renal signals in CKD patients
A small Japanese study suggests that a low-salt, oat-based granola breakfast may improve blood pressure, lipid risk markers,…
Researcher tackles ‘super kidney’ challenge in critically ill patients
A U of A researcher is leading a study that could help save the lives of people in…
‘Journeys in Math and Genetics’: Discover how a teen prodigy combines math and genetics in the new film |
Poster and scene from film ‘Journeys in Math and Genetics’ The new film ‘Journeys in Math and Genetics’…
Genetic risk scores fail to predict survival after diagnosis
New research across seven global biobanks shows that the DNA driving disease onset does not determine survival; instead,…
Study shows prediabetes remission does not always require weight loss
New evidence shows that restoring normal glucose regulation can shield against diabetes even without weight loss, reshaping prevention…
Pill shows promise in lowering blood pressure, slowing kidney disease
A novel pill that blocks the hormone aldosterone shows promise for lowering blood pressure and potentially delaying the…