Kidney risks of rosuvastatin: a study on cholesterol-lowering drug
A recent study from Johns Hopkins University has found potential damaging effects of rosuvastatin, particularly at higher doses, on the kidneys.
Diabetes drug may improve blood vessel health in aging people
Empagliflozin (Empa), an FDA-approved drug typically used to lower blood sugar in type 2 diabetes patients, may also help improve blood vessel function and reduce arterial stiffness.
Keep an eye on your heart: regular blood pressure checks at home are important!
Imagine you're a superhero and your superpower is to stop bad guys from causing harm in your city.
Your heart has a similar job! It...
Scientists find a big cause of joint pain
A particular kind of bacteria, living in our tummies, might cause a painful disease called rheumatoid arthritis (RA).
High blood pressure during exercise is a serious warning
Higher blood pressure during physical exertion and slower recovery of blood pressure after exercise may indicate a greater risk of hypertension.
The magic of B vitamins for high blood pressure
The scientists found out that giving people more of these B vitamins can help lower homocysteine. This can help lower blood pressure.
The mystery of long COVID and chronic fatigue: similarities uncovered
Have you ever heard of Long COVID and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome? These are two health problems that doctors and scientists are trying to understand better.
When sadness hurts: how strong grief can affect your heart
Grief can be so intense that it actually increases your blood pressure. This is what a group of researchers found in a recent study.
This...
Sleep schedule changes might raise blood pressure, warns study
You might think that changing your sleep schedule or losing an hour or two of sleep won't really affect you. But, a new study...
Taking baby aspirin: what older Americans should know
A recent study from Johns Hopkins University reveals that many older Americans are still taking a daily baby aspirin to prevent heart problems, despite...