Sickle cell anemia (HbSS) is the homozygous dominant variant and the most common and severe form of the disease. Whereas patients who only inherited one gene encoding for abnormal HbS and a different ...

Ancient cupping therapy may ease pain, boost circulation, and aid recovery but it is important to consult experts first.

It took a while for the science to basically catch up to that suspicion.” In these types of “recessive” conditions, the ...

Most statin side effects listed on drug packaging are not supported by strong evidence, a new review suggests. Of 66 potential side effects, researchers identified only 4 linked to statins.

Hearing loss, often overlooked in diabetes, affects type 2 diabetic patients. A physician stresses the importance of glycemic control to mitigate this risk. | Health ...

Researchers identify genetic mutation in small group of people who developed the serious disorder after receiving the AstraZeneca or Johnson & Johnson vaccine.

Doctronic reports that hunger-triggered nausea stems from excess stomach acid, hormonal changes, and low blood sugar; small ...

A pulmonary embolism is a serious and potentially fatal medical emergency that occurs when a blood clot blocks an artery in the lungs.

Are autoimmune diseases fatal? Normally, your immune system fights off disease and protects your body from infection. However, when you have an autoimmune disease, your immune system ...

A new Lancet study reveals that the widely used HbA1c test may inaccurately reflect blood sugar levels in India, especially ...

New research has shed light on a brain blood vessel disorder that could quadruple the risk of dementia in older adults.

Diabetes is one of the most common chronic metabolic diseases and right now about 415 million people have diabetes, and most ...