This plant nutrient may help reduce high blood pressure
Quercetin is a natural plant pigment found in many fruits and vegetables, including apples, berries, and onions. Researchers from the Hospital of Southern Medical...
Study reveals root causes of persistent high blood pressure
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a serious health issue that affects millions of people in the United States. Many people try...
Why more young people are getting colorectal cancer
Colorectal cancer, which affects the colon or rectum, has long been considered a disease mostly seen in older adults. But in recent years, doctors...
Who really needs long-term blood thinners after a heart surgery?
Blood thinners are important medicines that help stop blood clots from forming. These clots can be life-threatening, especially for people who have had a...
Study shows big cause of coronary artery disease
Heart disease remains one of the leading causes of death around the world, responsible for nearly 25% of all deaths in the United States...
Small habit can help control high blood pressure, high blood cholesterol
The American Heart Association (AHA) has released a new statement encouraging doctors to advise healthy adults with slightly elevated blood pressure or cholesterol to...
How aging disrupts brain connections and memory functions
As people get older, many begin to notice small lapses in memory—forgetting names, losing track of where things are, or struggling to remember simple...
Why vitamin D is very important for blood pressure and heart health
When people think of vitamin D, strong bones and a healthy immune system often come to mind.
While it's true that this "sunshine vitamin" is...
Anti-inflammatory drugs may cause chronic pain
For many years, anti-inflammatory drugs like ibuprofen, aspirin, and steroids such as dexamethasone have been commonly used to relieve pain.
These medications work by blocking...
A breakthrough in regenerating insulin-producing cells for diabetes treatment
Scientists from Mount Sinai Health System in New York City and City of Hope in Los Angeles have discovered a promising new approach to...