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What to know about cardiogenic shock – a serious heart condition

A large new study has revealed that even in the early stages of cardiogenic shock (CS)—a serious heart condition where blood flow is still...

Intensive blood pressure treatment may protect women with type 2 diabetes

A new study from Cedars-Sinai’s Smidt Heart Institute has found that women with type 2 diabetes who were diagnosed with high blood pressure before...

This daily supplement may prevent memory and cognitive decline

Scientists from Tokyo Medical and Dental University have discovered that melatonin, a natural hormone known for helping us sleep, may also play an important...

This blood pressure number matters most in hypertension treatment

High blood pressure, or hypertension, affects millions of people and is a major cause of heart disease, strokes, and other serious health problems. Doctors have...

These supplements can help prevent vision loss in older people

Age-related macular degeneration, or AMD, is a common eye condition that mainly affects people over 50. It causes damage to the central part of...

Study shows big cause of deadly heart rhythm disorders

Heart rhythm problems, also known as arrhythmias, can be frightening and life-threatening. But new research from The Ohio State University offers fresh hope. Scientists...

Measuring blood pressure in both arms could save lives, study finds

A large international study led by researchers at the University of Exeter has found that blood pressure should be measured in both arms—not just...

Eating a handful of nuts a day may prevent cancer, heart disease

A large study led by Imperial College London has found that eating just a small handful of nuts each day—about 20 grams—can help lower...

Cannabis flower may help reduce fatigue, study finds

A new study from The University of New Mexico has found that cannabis flower may be an effective way to reduce fatigue. The research,...

Loss of empathy is a key problem in people with frontotemporal dementia

Frontotemporal dementia has gained significant attention in recent years after the family of actor Bruce Willis announced in 2023 that he had been diagnosed...