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Scientists find better treatment for persistent high blood pressure

High blood pressure, or hypertension, affects many people in the United States, and it can be challenging to manage. Even with the availability of high...

Treating endometriosis and how you can manage the pain at home

Endometriosis, an often-painful condition that affects one in nine people who menstruate, can take seven to 10 years to diagnose definitively. But patients don’t have...

Women need to eat potassium-rich foods to improve heart health

A recent study at Amsterdam University has found that consuming potassium-rich foods such as bananas, avocados, and salmon can help reduce the negative effects...

This common dietary supplement can cause cancer risk and spread

Many people take dietary supplements like vitamins and minerals to support their health. But a recent study from the University of Missouri suggests that taking...

Scientists reveal long COVID’s causes and impacts

Most of the time, viruses leave our bodies as quickly as they arrived. After we suffer a week or two of fever, muscle aches, and...

Research shows new cause of heart disease, high blood pressure

Researchers from St George’s University and other institutions discovered 119 genetic regions linked to the size and shape of blood vessels in the retina,...

Olive oil may improve brain health, memory in people with mild cognitive impairment

A new study Auburn University has found that consuming extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) may have positive effects on people with mild cognitive impairment. The...

Low-carb diet linked to better weight loss, blood sugar control in diabetes

Type 2 diabetes is a condition that affects millions of people worldwide, and it often coexists with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), which can...

Scientists suggest alternative treatment for Alzheimer’s disease

New study suggests that targeting the ATF4-CREB3L2 protein pair could be a viable treatment for Alzheimer's disease.

Good heart health can help you live longer

New study underscores the importance of individual lifestyle behaviors in prolonging one's lifespan and potentially one's quality of life.