This immediate blood vessel treatment after heart attack can save lives
A new international study led by cardiologists from the University Hospital Zurich (USZ) reveals that immediate treatment of constricted blood vessels not directly involved...
Yoga vs stretching: which is better to lower blood pressure?
We all know that high blood pressure is something we should avoid. The higher the pressure, the harder the heart has to work, which...
New Alzheimer’s drugs don’t deserve the hype – here’s why
A prominent childhood memory is of my grandparents living with and then dying from dementia.
As is universal with dementia, there was a double blow:...
Infertility treatment may increase stroke risk in women
A recent study led by Dr. Cande Ananth, Chief of Epidemiology and Biostatistics at the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School in New Jersey, found...
Reducing salt in diet can lower blood pressure in these people effectively
A clinical trial published in the Journal of Internal Medicine has revealed significant health benefits from moderate salt restriction in patients treated for primary...
Low-dose aspirin might lower diabetes risk in older people
The Study: Can Aspirin Help Prevent Diabetes?
New research from Australia suggests that taking a low dose of aspirin daily may reduce the risk of...
Scientists find a surprising link between alcohol drinking and heart health
We've all heard mixed messages about alcohol and heart health. Some say a glass of red wine is good for your heart, while others...
Scientists find hidden risks of common painkiller on liver health
Ibuprofen is a medicine many of us use without thinking twice. It's an easy way to get quick relief from pain or bring down...
New blood test can detect Alzheimer’s disease more accurately
Alzheimer's disease is a common form of dementia, affecting millions of people around the world. As we age, the risk of developing this brain...
Scientists develop new treatments for herpes viruses and shingles
Chickenpox is a childhood illness that many of us may remember as an itchy inconvenience.
But what you might not know is that the virus...