Common sedative in nighttime surgeries may increase heart disease risk
A recent study from the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus suggests that the widely used sedative midazolam may increase the risk of heart...
Common blood pressure drug may increase heart failure risk for women
A new study from the University of Bologna has raised concerns about a common blood pressure medication called beta-blockers.
The research suggests that women with...
Trouble sleeping? The culprit may be something you ate
Can't sleep at night?
Researchers say the reason – and the solution – could be lurking in your kitchen. The ingredients for poor sleep can...
Why some most common painkillers can lower blood pressure
Acetaminophen is one of the most common painkillers. Many people take it for headaches, fevers, or minor aches, and it’s generally considered safe.
Most of...
Study cures a common cause of high blood pressure
Researchers have discovered that a common form of high blood pressure is caused by tiny, non-cancerous growths in the adrenal glands.
These small nodules, found...
Irregular sleep patterns can raise blood pressure
Many people believe that small changes in their sleep schedule won’t affect their health. However, new research from Flinders University suggests otherwise.
The study found...
Some nutrient may reduce heart disease by clearing artery plaques
Heart disease remains the leading cause of death worldwide, with atherosclerosis—a condition where fatty plaques build up in arteries—playing a major role. These plaques can...
This new salt substitute may help lower blood pressure
Many people love salty foods like pizza, chips, burgers, and bread.
But in the U.S., the average person eats too much salt, consuming over 3,400 milligrams of sodium...
Lack of sleep increases the risk of high blood pressure
Not getting enough sleep may lead to high blood pressure over time, according to a new study presented at the American College of Cardiology’s...
This alcohol addiction treatment may help lower blood pressure
A recent study from Kaiser Permanente suggests that a simple and short-term approach to addressing alcohol use in primary care may help improve health...