Common medications may harm memory function, study finds
When you take medicine for problems like allergies or high blood pressure, you usually expect to feel better. But a new study from the...
Do cholesterol drugs protect the heart but affect the rest of the body?
Cholesterol is a type of fat that travels through our blood. Our bodies need some cholesterol to stay healthy. It helps build cell walls...
Too much of this snack can harm your blood pressure, FDA warns
Black licorice may seem like a harmless candy, especially during the holidays, but new findings from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) show...
How much exercise is good for type 2 diabetes?
Exercise is one of the most effective and natural ways to manage type 2 diabetes. It helps lower blood sugar levels, improve insulin sensitivity,...
Late-stage liver failure: what to watch for
Liver failure is a serious condition that happens when the liver is badly damaged and can no longer perform its vital functions. The liver...
Life expectancy after a cancer diagnosis
A cancer diagnosis can be one of the most frightening moments in a person’s life. One of the first questions many people ask is:...
Many older people get infections after heart surgery
One in five older adults who undergo heart surgery develops an infection within six months of the procedure, and women are especially at risk,...
New blood test could predict heart disease more accurately
For nearly 60 years, doctors have measured cholesterol levels in the blood to identify people at risk of heart disease.
But a large new study...
New non-invasive treatment could cure hidden cause of high blood pressure
Doctors in the UK have developed a simple, non-surgical treatment that could change how we treat one of the most overlooked causes of high...
Symptoms and causes of dementia in younger adults
When people hear the word dementia, they usually think of older adults. But dementia can also affect people under the age of 65.
This is...