Too much salt may trigger brain inflammation and stubborn high blood pressure
For years, doctors have believed that high blood pressure mainly starts in the kidneys and blood vessels.
But a new study from McGill University suggests...
This nutrient may protect women against Alzheimer’s disease
Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia, a brain condition that slowly destroys memory and thinking skills.
It affects millions of people around...
This blood test can catch pancreatic cancer early
Pancreatic cancer is one of the most dangerous cancers. It’s often discovered too late, when it has already spread, making treatment very hard.
But a...
Lowering blood pressure below this number may help you live longer
A new study from researchers at Mass General Brigham shows that aggressively lowering high blood pressure may offer major health benefits, even when there's...
Study shows how irregular heartbeats become permanent
You’ve probably heard someone say, “My heart skipped a beat” during an exciting or romantic moment.
But when your heart really beats irregularly, it’s no...
Air pollution linked to higher dementia risk, major study finds
A major new analysis has found that long-term exposure to air pollution, especially from car exhaust and other common sources, increases the risk of...
Oil and gas pollution linked to 91,000 early deaths in the US every year
A major new study has found that air pollution from oil and gas activities is killing tens of thousands of people in the United...
Guava plant molecule could help fight deadly liver cancers
Many of today’s medicines trace their roots back to nature.
Aspirin, for example, comes from a chemical found in willow tree bark.
Now, new research suggests...
Study finds big cause of blood clots in the legs
Researchers in Sweden have discovered three genetic variants that significantly increase the risk of blood clots in the legs, also known as venous thrombosis.
The...
About 30% of cuff blood pressure readings are wrong, study finds
Blood pressure is one of the most common health checks, but researchers now say that the way it's usually measured might not be as...