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...