Beta blockers: balancing the benefits and risks for high blood pressure
Beta blockers, a type of medication frequently prescribed for cardiovascular conditions, work by counteracting adrenaline's effects on the heart and blood vessels.
This process slows...
Vitamin D and turmeric may aid blood pressure in people with type 2 diabetes
A recent study conducted at Urmia University of Medical Sciences suggests that turmeric compounds and vitamin D supplementation can enhance blood pressure health among...
Jawbone changes could predict future height loss in women
Changes to the jawbone in middle age may predict height loss in women later in life, according to research published in the open-access journal...
The arm squeeze test: could your blood pressure reading be wrong?
You know how doctors measure blood pressure, right? They strap a cuff around your arm, inflate it until it's tight, then let the air...
Tongue microbes could assist in diagnosis of heart failure
Tongue Microbiome Linked to Heart Health
Researchers from Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine found that patients with chronic heart failure have different tongue characteristics and...
Tricaprin: a dietary supplement that could help fight heart disease
Novel Approach to Heart Disease Treatment
Researchers at Osaka University have discovered that a dietary supplement known as tricaprin may be instrumental in combating heart...
The diabetes drug surprise: a possible shield against Alzheimer’s?
A Rising Problem with Few Solutions
Alzheimer's disease is becoming more common. But there's a problem: we have no drugs that can stop or slow...
Seafood to the rescue: the omega-3 armour against kidney troubles
Introducing Omega-3: Your Kidney's New Best Friend
Omega-3 fatty acids are like the popular kid in school that everyone wants to be friends with -...
Hard heads, heavy hearts: the unusual twist in depression after brain injuries
If you hit your head real hard and feel blue later, it might be more than regular sadness. It could be a different type...
Gut bugs to the rescue: a simple corn fiber that lowers blood pressure
High Blood Pressure: A Sneaky Villain
Lots of people die because of high blood pressure. It's really common and really dangerous.
Four out of every five...