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...
Ancient 10‑minute exercise could lower high blood pressure
High blood pressure is one of the most common health problems in the world and a major cause of heart attacks and strokes. It...
Common blood pressure drugs linked to hidden gut problems
Diverticulosis is a condition in which small pouches form in the wall of the intestines. These pouches usually appear in the lower part of...