With chronic kidney disease projected to be the fifth leading cause of death by 2040, Nephrologist Dr. Adrian Sawyer is ...

The doctor may be able to lower the dosage of the medication or prescribe an alternative that is less likely to cause hair loss. Most of the time, drug-induced alopecia is reversible. A person’s ...

Eosinophils are a type of white blood cell. Low eosinophil numbers may occur due to certain medications or an underlying health condition, such as Cushing syndrome. Eosinophils play a role in the ...

Certain populations are more likely to experience low blood pressure and should monitor it closely, including: Older adults: Blood vessel flexibility, blood pressure–regulating hormones, and various ...

have a conversation with your doctor about switching medications. Low triglyceride levels by themselves are asymptomatic, meaning they don’t cause any noticeable symptoms. However, if your low ...

Diabetes, hypertension, and kidney disease are three conditions which at first glance, may not seem connected. However, when ...

It can cause weight gain, dry skin, joint pain, hair loss, and irregular periods. Many people are prescribed levothyroxine or other thyroid medications to balance their hormones. Drinking coffee ...

In general, hair loss (alopecia) may be associated with autoimmune conditions, such as rheumatoid arthritis. Although not common, the medications used to treat arthritis can also cause hair loss and ...

As World Kidney Day on Thursday, 13 March draws near, it’s important to emphasise the vital link between diabetes and kidney ...

and colleagues conducted a repeated cross-sectional analysis to examine temporal variations in use of secondary CVD prevention medications across 17 high-, middle-, and low-income countries during ...

Diabetes is a leading cause of chronic kidney disease (CKD) worldwide, and with about 4.2 million South Africans living with diabetes, raising awareness is essential. About 40% of ...

If you stop them without your doctor’s approval, it could cause problems. Be careful of interactions with drugs such as digitalis and digoxin (especially if you have a low potassium level ...