Chronic disease Archives

Exercise elevates blood signature difference between people with, without chronic fatigue syndrome

A new study suggests that a blood test following exercise may be a good way to differentiate between people who have ME/CFS and people who don't.

Too high: Current blood pressure targets may not be low enough

In this fifth, final post in a series on high blood pressure, Randall Stafford, MD, PhD, explains target blood pressure guidelines.

Too high: Side effects hamper many blood pressure medications

In this piece in a series on high blood pressure, Randall Stafford, MD, PhD, tackles the problems caused by the side effects of medications.

New research shows how to keep diabetics safer during sleep

Life with type 1 diabetes requires an astonishing number of health-related decisions - about 180 per day. But patients' vigilant monitoring of their daytime blood sugar, …

Is the worm turning? Early stages of schistosomiasis bladder infection charted

Think you've seen unattractive couples before? If you look up, you'll have the pleasure of viewing the ugliest couple you've ever seen: a male and …