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Safe and natural ways to cleanse your liver

The liver is your body’s natural detox organ. It works around the clock to filter out harmful substances, break down fat, process medications, and...

Heart disease crisis could triple by 2050 in the U.S.

In the next 30 years, more than half of all adults in the United States could suffer from some form of heart or blood...

Whole grains may help prevent heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure

A new study from Tufts University has found that eating whole grains regularly can have powerful benefits for heart health, especially for adults in...

Study suggests blood pressure drug may raise vision loss risk

A new study from Moorfields Eye Hospital and University College London has raised a possible concern for people taking a certain type of blood...

Chemical used in industry may be linked to Parkinson’s disease

Researchers from the University of Rochester and other institutions are studying how a chemical called trichloroethylene, or TCE, might be connected to Parkinson’s disease....

Study shows root cause of alcohol addiction in the brain

Alcohol addiction, also called alcohol use disorder, is a serious and common mental health issue around the world. It can have a major impact...

Common blood pressure drug may be linked to bowel disease

Diverticulosis is a health condition where small bulges or pouches form in the wall of the intestine. This often happens as people age. For...

Taking blood pressure pills at night may protect your heart better

A new study from Sichuan University in China has found that taking blood pressure medication at bedtime may work better than taking it in...

Natural ways to lower your risk of stroke

Stroke is a serious medical condition that happens when blood flow to the brain is interrupted. This can cause brain damage, disability, or even death....

How to know if you have metabolic syndrome

Metabolic syndrome is not just one condition—it’s a group of health problems that happen together and raise your risk of heart disease, type 2...