Could a Urine Test Reveal Why High Blood Pressure Treatments Sometimes Fail?
Treating high blood pressure seems simple in theory.
Doctors diagnose the condition, prescribe medicines, and expect blood pressure to improve. In reality, controlling hypertension is...
Huge Study Links E-Cigarettes to Higher Lung Cancer Risk
For many years, e-cigarettes and vapes have been promoted as a safer alternative to traditional cigarettes.
Because they do not burn tobacco, many people assumed...
Simple Eating Schedule May Help Prevent Type 2 Diabetes
Type 2 diabetes is becoming one of the biggest health challenges around the world. Millions of people are living with the disease, and many...
Brain Disorders and Head Injuries May Be More Closely Connected Than We Thought
Traumatic brain injury, often called TBI, happens when a blow, bump, or sudden jolt to the head damages the brain.
These injuries can range from...
Losing Sense of Smell and Taste Can Be as Devastating as Parkinson’s and stroke
Most people rarely think about their sense of smell or taste.
The smell of fresh coffee, the taste of a favorite family recipe, or the...
Birth Control Pills Linked to a Higher Risk of Binge Eating
Combined oral contraceptives, often called birth control pills, are among the most widely used medications for women around the world.
Millions of women take them...
Even Moderate Alcohol Drinking May Raise Pancreatic Cancer Risk
For many people, having a glass of wine with dinner or a beer with friends feels like a normal part of life. Alcohol is...
This Weight-Loss Diet May Also Fight Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s Diseases
Most people know the ketogenic diet as a popular way to lose weight. Celebrities, athletes, and people trying to improve their health have embraced...
Study Finds a Hidden Cause of Heart Attacks and Strokes
As people grow older, changes occur throughout the body. Some cells become damaged by stress, disease, environmental exposures, or simply the aging process itself....
Could More Daylight Help Lower Dementia Risk?
Dementia is one of the fastest-growing health challenges in the world. Millions of people are currently living with the condition, and the number is...