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...
New cholesterol pill can lower heart disease risk effectively
An international study led by Monash University has found that a new cholesterol-lowering drug called Obicetrapib could offer a more effective and convenient way...
Low dose of this drug could prevent joint replacement surgeries
New research from the LoDoCo2 (Low-Dose Colchicine 2) trial suggests that taking a small daily dose of colchicine could help reduce the need for...
Eating nuts may help control blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes
A recent study from the University of Toronto has found that eating nuts instead of carbohydrates may help people with type 2 diabetes manage...
A natural compound may extend life and prevent Alzheimer’s
Researchers from the University of Seville in Spain, along with scientists from the University of Kent in the U.K., have made an exciting discovery...
Too much thyroid hormone may harm brain health in older people
A new study from Johns Hopkins Medicine shows that having too much thyroid hormone—a condition called thyrotoxicosis—may raise the risk of memory and thinking...
Why blood pressure numbers may not always be a cause for panic
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is often called the “silent killer” because it usually has no symptoms but can quietly raise the risk of...
When a cough could mean heart failure
When people think about heart problems, they usually think of chest pain or trouble breathing. But not many know that something as common as...