Most People Have Very Low Risk of Serious Statin Muscle Problems
Many people who are advised to take statins worry about possible side effects, especially muscle problems.
These concerns sometimes stop people from starting treatment or...
Chewing Sugary Gum After Beetroot May Boost Blood Pressure Benefits
The bacteria living in our mouths help our bodies use important nutrients from food.
High blood pressure is a major cause of heart disease and...
AI May Detect a Hidden Cause of High Blood Pressure Before Doctors Do
A new artificial intelligence (AI) system could help doctors find thousands of people with a hidden hormone disorder that often causes high blood pressure....
Women With Parkinson’s May Face a Hidden Alzheimer’s Risk
Scientists are discovering that diseases affecting the brain do not always affect men and women in exactly the same way.
Parkinson's disease is a long-term...
New Heart Failure Pill Shows Early Promise in Human Study
Heart failure is a long-term condition that affects millions of people around the world. It does not mean the heart has stopped working.
Instead, it...
New Minimally Invasive Procedure Brings Lasting Relief for Painful Knee Arthritis
Millions of people live with knee pain every day, and for many, available treatments eventually stop working.
Osteoarthritis is the most common type of arthritis...
A New Cause of Brain Cell Death in Alzheimer’s and Frontotemporal Dementia
For decades, scientists studying Alzheimer's disease have seen the same troubling pattern.
Harmful proteins collect inside brain cells, memory gets worse, thinking becomes more difficult,...
AI Predicts Dangerous Low Blood Sugar Before It Happens
Artificial intelligence is becoming an increasingly important part of healthcare, helping doctors detect diseases earlier and make better treatment decisions.
Low blood sugar, also called...
Low Vitamin D May Make Inflammatory Bowel Disease Worse
Vitamin D is best known for helping the body build strong bones and teeth, but scientists are learning that this important nutrient does much...
These Medicines Could Be Raising Your Blood Pressure
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, affects millions of people around the world.
It is one of the leading causes of heart attacks, strokes, heart...