Early warning signs can predict dementia years in advance
Dementia is a condition that affects millions of people around the world. It causes problems with memory, thinking, behavior, and the ability to carry...
A simple plan could save millions from deadly high blood pressure
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is one of the biggest silent threats to human health today.
It is often called the “silent killer” because...
How tiny changes in the brain may cause autism
Autism is a condition that starts early in life and affects how a person communicates, behaves, and connects with others.
It is something people are...
Could fasting be a natural cure for high blood pressure?
Scientists from Pantox Laboratories are exploring a powerful idea: fasting might help lower high blood pressure naturally—without drugs.
Their research suggests that taking breaks from...
What causes heart rhythm disorders (arrhythmias)?
Heart rhythm disorders, also known as arrhythmias, happen when the electrical signals that control your heartbeats don’t work properly.
This can make the heart beat...
Study finds a big hidden cause of high blood pressure
Scientists at Brigham and Women’s Hospital have made a discovery that could change how we understand and treat high blood pressure.
They found that a...
Can you drink alcohol if you have type 2 diabetes?
Alcohol consumption and its effects on health can be a confusing topic, especially for individuals managing chronic conditions like type 2 diabetes.
Understanding how alcohol...
Bacteria may be key to the mystery of why you sleep
The research shows that a substance in the mesh-like walls of bacteria, known as peptidoglycan, is naturally present in the brains of mice and...
Ethnicity plays a key role in high blood pressure treatment, study finds
New research has shown that the most effective treatment for high blood pressure can depend on a person’s ethnicity.
The results come from the AIM-HY...
Some mental diseases could double heart disease death risk
In the United States, someone dies from heart disease every 34 seconds.
Nearly half of the population suffers from some form of cardiovascular disease (CVD),...