Unmasking hidden high blood pressure
When it comes to blood pressure, what you see isn't always what you get.
There's a condition called masked hypertension that's a bit of a...
This new gut treatment can fight Parkinson’s disease
A new study conducted by a team from Ghent University Hospital, VIB, and Ghent University has shed new light on a promising treatment for...
This diabetes drug shows promise in slowing Parkinson’s disease
A recent study published in the New England Journal of Medicine has unveiled that a diabetes medication could potentially slow down the worsening of...
Alcohol and diabetes: What you need to know
Navigating diabetes can feel like walking a tightrope, balancing blood sugar levels, diet, and lifestyle choices to stay healthy.
Throw alcohol into the mix, and...
A breakthrough in bladder cancer treatment
Researchers have found a new way to figure out which bladder cancer patients are at risk of their cancer coming back after surgery.
This method...
How blood pressure numbers predict dementia risk
A recent study conducted by scientists at the University of Miami has brought to light a fascinating connection between blood pressure and the health...
The best body position when you have a heart attack
Experiencing a heart attack is a frightening situation not only for the person going through it but also for those around them. Understanding the...
Scientists find new side effect of statins for lowering cholesterol
Cholesterol is a fatty substance that moves around in our blood. Our bodies need it to do important jobs, like making cell walls and...
Scientists find a drug that can control pain after surgery
At the Medical University of South Carolina, a groundbreaking discovery has been made by a dedicated team of researchers.
They've found that N-acetylcysteine (NAC), a...
Marijuana use linked to 3 times higher risk of high blood pressure
In a recent breakthrough, researchers from Georgia State University have unveiled that marijuana consumption could triple the risk of death due to high blood...