New light test can spot hidden artery disease

Peripheral artery disease, often called PAD, is a serious health problem that affects millions of people around the world. In the United States alone, doctors...

Peppermint oil may offer a simple new way to lower blood pressure

High blood pressure is one of the most common health problems in the world. Millions of people live with it every day, often without...

Simple blood test may predict dementia risk years earlier

Scientists have long known that growing older is one of the biggest risk factors for dementia. However, not everyone ages in the same way. Some...

Simple blood test may help doctors choose better treatment for spreading cancer

Cancer becomes much harder to treat once it starts spreading to other parts of the body. Doctors often rely on scans such as CT scans,...

Reading, music, and museums may help slow aging

Many people already know that exercise, healthy eating, and good sleep can help them stay healthier as they grow older. But scientists are now finding...

This stretchy implant could treat high blood pressure without drugs

Scientists at Penn State have developed soft, stretchy electronic implants that could help treat people with dangerous high blood pressure that does not respond...

This old cholesterol drug may block spread of ovarian cancer

Ovarian cancer is one of the deadliest cancers affecting women. One reason it is so dangerous is that it is often discovered late, after...

A quick toe-scan with AI could detect hidden artery disease

Peripheral artery disease, also known as PAD, is a common but often overlooked condition that affects blood flow in the body. The disease develops when...

Could peppermint oil help lower blood pressure?

Scientists may have discovered a surprisingly simple way to help lower mildly high blood pressure: peppermint oil. A new study from researchers at the University...

Ultra processed foods may strongly harm your heart

A major new report from European heart experts is raising concerns about the growing role of ultra processed foods in heart disease, obesity, diabetes,...