Simple drinks can help control high blood pressure
High blood pressure is a very common health problem around the world. Many people have it without even knowing, which is why it is...
Which diabetes drug works best with metformin?
Type 2 diabetes is a long-term condition that affects how the body uses sugar, also called glucose. In people with this condition, the body...
Common anxiety drugs may influence pancreatic cancer growth
Many people take medicines called benzodiazepines to help with anxiety, stress, or sleep problems.
These drugs are often prescribed to help people feel calmer or...
A common pain reliever may affect blood pressure in an unexpected way
Acetaminophen is one of the most widely used pain medicines in the world. Many people take it to ease headaches, reduce fever, or relieve...
Study finds a big cause of inflammation and aging
Aging is something everyone experiences, but scientists are still trying to fully understand why it happens and how it affects the body. As people...
A simple blood test could replace painful bone procedures for cancer diagnosis
Doctors have long relied on painful procedures to diagnose and monitor certain blood cancers. One of these cancers is multiple myeloma, a disease that...
New radiation treatment significantly reduce deadly heart rhythm disorders
For people with serious heart rhythm problems, daily life can be filled with fear and uncertainty.
One of the most dangerous conditions is called ventricular...
Why heart risk increases after menopause
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for women around the world.
Many women notice that their risk of heart problems increases after menopause,...
Your heart health over time may shape your future more than you realize
Keeping your heart healthy is something many people think about only later in life, but new research suggests that what you do for your...
New radiation may calm dangerous heart rhythms without surgery
Heart rhythm problems can sometimes become very serious, especially when they start in the lower chambers of the heart. One of the most dangerous...