Why smoking weed could be risky for people with high blood pressure
High blood pressure is a very common health problem around the world. It happens when the force of blood pressing against the walls of...
Blood pressure drugs may boost the brain’s natural pain relief system
Scientists at the University of Minnesota have found something surprising about common blood pressure medicines.
These drugs, which are usually used to help the heart...
Why non-smokers can get lung cancer
When people think about lung cancer, they usually think about smoking. But many people who have never smoked still get lung cancer.
In fact, research...
Eating later may be a warning sign of diabetes in older people
when they eat.
A new study led by Mass General Brigham and other researchers has found that changes in the timing of meals could be...
What exercise to avoid if you have high blood pressure
Exercise is one of the best ways to manage high blood pressure. It helps make your heart stronger and improves how your blood flows....
Warning signs of heart valve disease everyone needs to know
Heart valve disease happens when one or more of the valves in your heart do not work the way they should. The heart has...
Blood test may predict gut inflammation disease years before symptoms start
A new study from Sinai Health has found that a simple blood test could predict Crohn’s disease years before any symptoms appear.
This breakthrough opens...
Daily fish oil may dramatically cut heart risks for these people
A large international study has found that taking fish oil daily can significantly reduce the risk of serious heart problems in people undergoing dialysis...
Research fins a major cause of gut inflammation
Imagine your stomach as a busy, lively city. Inside this city live millions of tiny creatures. This hidden world is called the gut microbiota.
It...
Tea, apples, and dark chocolate may help lower blood pressure
We may now have another reason to enjoy our daily cup of tea, a few bites of dark chocolate, or a crunchy apple.
A new...