High-fiber diet may cut risk of heart disease in night shift workers
Working at night keeps hospitals running, factories open, and essential services available around the clock.
However, the human body is naturally designed to be awake...
A simple heart test could prevent sudden death in those under age 35
Sudden cardiac death in young people is rare but deeply shocking because it often strikes without warning.
Many victims appear healthy and may not even...
Why silencing bacteria can cause danger in heart infections
For many years, scientists believed that stopping bacteria from communicating with each other could help treat infections.
The idea seemed simple: if bacteria cannot “talk,”...
AI smart t‑shirt could detect hidden heart disease early
A new invention from scientists at Imperial College London could change the way heart diseases are detected in everyday life.
Researchers are developing a smart...
Why checking blood pressure at home could save your heart
Monitoring your blood pressure at home is one of the most important steps you can take to protect your health if you have hypertension,...
How your gut can help prevent heart disease
For many years, people have joked that the way to someone’s heart is through their stomach.
Modern science now suggests that this old saying may...
Could your blood pressure affect your personality?
High blood pressure is usually discussed as a risk factor for heart attacks and strokes, but new research suggests it may also influence how...
Could simple B vitamins help lower blood pressure when medicines fail?
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, affects millions of people around the world and is a leading cause of heart disease and stroke....
Study shows a big cause of persistent high blood pressure
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is one of the most common health problems in the United States and many other countries. It happens...
A common pain reliever may quietly raise blood pressure, study warns
Paracetamol, also called acetaminophen, is one of the most popular medicines in the world. Many families keep it at home and use it for...