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Some common blood pressure meds might lower depression risk

Certain medications that lower blood pressure also might lower the risk of depression, a recent study shows. Researchers analyzed data on more than 3.7 million...

This drug may prevent kidney failure in people with diabetes

In a recent study published in the New England Journal of Medicine, researchers found that a drug lowers the risk of kidney failure by a...

Daily use of cannabidiol (‘CBD’) oil may shrink lung tumor, study finds

In a new study from Watford General Hospital in the UK, researchers found a daily cannabis oil user whose lung tumor shrank without the...

4 strategies for controlling your asthma in the fall

While it’s hard not to love the cooler temperatures and vibrant colors of fall, if you suffer from allergies, you might not be so...

New York City attorney was the picture of good health, until his doctor detected...

A lifelong athlete who rowed for Brown University and enjoyed the occasional cycling road race, New York City attorney Lowell Chase thought of himself...

More than 1 drink a day could raise blood pressure in adults with diabetes

People with diabetes who have eight or more alcoholic drinks a week could increase their odds of high blood pressure by at least 62%,...

Highly processed foods may lead to memory loss in older brain

In a new study from The Ohio State University, researchers found four weeks on a diet of highly processed food led to a strong...

Cholesterol-lowering drugs linked to lower death in COVID-19

Statins are a recommended and common intervention for preventing cardiovascular events by reducing levels of lipoprotein cholesterol in the blood. During the pandemic, it has...

This study shows the leading cause of vision loss in older people

In a recent study published in the British Journal of Ophthalmology, researchers found that diets heavy in red meat and fatty foods could help...

This drug combo may help cure COVID-19

In a recent study, researchers discovered a drug combo that may cure COVID-19 together. The study is from the Tokyo University of Science. The finding...