Simple kidney test could save lives, study finds
A new study from Japan has revealed a surprising gap in the routine care of people with chronic kidney disease. Researchers found that a...
New blood pressure guidelines may spare many older people from drugs
A new analysis of updated blood pressure guidelines suggests that many older adults may no longer need to take medication as early as before.
This...
Shingles vaccine may cut heart disease risk by nearly 50%
A new study suggests that a common vaccine may do more than just prevent a painful skin condition. Researchers have found that the shingles...
Common diabetes drug may help prevent vision loss
A widely used diabetes medicine may offer an unexpected benefit for eye health, according to a new study.
Researchers have found that people who take...
Popular anti-aging drug combo may damage the brain
A new study has raised serious concerns about a drug combination that is often used in anti-aging research. Scientists from the University of Connecticut...
Common bone drug may help prevent dementia, study finds
A common medicine used to treat weak bones may also help protect the brain, according to a new large study from researchers at the...
Belly fat may increase your heart failure risk
A new study has found that fat around the waist, often called belly fat, may play a bigger role in heart health than overall...
This healthier salt could help lower blood pressure
Salt is a big part of everyday food. Many popular meals contain a large amount of it, even when people do not notice. Foods...
Simple diet change could protect your heart for years
A new long-term study from Tufts University has found that eating whole grains every day may help people stay healthier as they age.
The research...
A simple mineral may help clean clogged arteries
Heart disease is the leading cause of death around the world. Every year, millions of people die because their heart or blood vessels stop...