New tool helps doctors pick the best blood pressure drugs
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, affects more than a billion people around the world.
It is a major health problem because it often...
What science really says about autism
Autism affects about two to three percent of Americans, both children and adults.
With recent reports suggesting that autism rates are rising, often due to...
New ultrasound device can quickly lower blood pressure
Scientists in Lithuania have developed a new device that can quickly improve oxygen levels in the lungs and lower blood pressure—all without surgery or...
Weight loss treatments may lower cancer risk for people with diabetes and obesity
Weight loss treatments, including new medications and surgical options, may help lower the risk of obesity-related cancers in people with type 2 diabetes, according...
Tylenol, autism and the difference between finding a link and finding a cause in...
Claims from the Trump White House about links between use of the painkiller acetaminophen—often sold under the brand name Tylenol in the U.S.—during pregnancy...
Lowering blood pressure more aggressively is cost-effective, study finds
A new study led by researchers at Mass General Brigham suggests that aiming for lower blood pressure could prevent more heart problems, even though...
How the body controls movement—and what it means for Parkinson’s disease
How humans control their bodies might seem simple—we walk, reach, or grip without thinking much about it—but scientists say the process is far from...
A natural way to lower blood pressure
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a serious health issue that affects millions of people around the world.
It raises the risk of...
Sudden cardiac arrest risk higher in people with type 2 diabetes
At the Annual Meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes in Hamburg, Germany, new research brought attention to an important health...
A better and safer first option for high blood pressure treatment
A new study from Columbia University is challenging the way doctors treat high blood pressure.
This condition affects millions of people and can lead to...