Closeness may increase couples facing chronic pain
When someone has long-lasting back pain, the love and support of their partner can make a big difference.
But a new study from Penn State...
Study finds a big cause of hearing loss
Have you ever left a concert with your ears ringing? For many people, this ringing goes away, but for others, it can become a...
Whole grains may help control waist size, blood pressure, and blood sugar
A recent study from Tufts University found that middle- to older-aged adults who consumed at least three servings of whole grains daily had smaller...
Common causes of thyroid diseases you need to know
Thyroid diseases are common and affect a small gland in the front of your neck called the thyroid.
This butterfly-shaped gland makes hormones that control...
This common drug linked to dangerous heart rhythm disease
New research from the University of Birmingham and scientists in Germany has found a worrying link between anabolic steroid use and a serious heart...
How sleep affects blood pressure health
In today’s busy world, sleep often gets pushed aside.
But how well and how long you sleep is closely tied to your overall health—especially your...
Should we treat high blood pressure aggressively in hospitalized older people?
A new study from Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) raises important questions about how we treat high blood pressure in older adults who...
This cheap pill could help millions quit smoking
A new study brings good news for people who want to quit smoking. It highlights a low-cost stop-smoking pill called cytisine.
Although not well-known in...
Wildfire smoke may harm sperm quality, new study finds
As wildfires become more common across the U.S. and Canada, their effects may reach beyond breathing problems and heart health—new research suggests they may...
Whole grains could help prevent heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes
A new study shows that middle-aged and older adults who eat at least three servings of whole grains each day tend to have smaller...