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Understanding big causes of high systolic blood pressure

High systolic blood pressure, often called hypertension, is a common health problem that can lead to serious issues like heart disease, strokes, and kidney...

Newer diabetes drugs may protect kidneys, hearts, and lungs

Diabetes is a long-term condition that affects millions of people around the world. For those with type 2 diabetes,  their bodies cannot use insulin properly,...

This study reveals risks of popular blood pressure drug

A new study from Columbia University has brought important news for people who take medicine to control high blood pressure. The study followed more than...

Amazon berry can boost cancer treatment, study finds

Scientists from Université de Montréal have discovered that a small fruit from the Amazon rainforest might help fight cancer. The fruit is called camu-camu, and...

Why taking blood pressure pills at night could save your life

A new study from the University of Vigo has found a simple but powerful way to help people with high blood pressure lower their...

Alzheimer’s drug can lead to weight loss without diet or exercise

A surprising new study from Johns Hopkins Medicine has found that a drug originally created to treat brain conditions like Alzheimer’s disease and schizophrenia...

These two drugs can treat high blood pressure effectively

A new study from Geisinger Medical Center shows that two types of drugs used to treat high blood pressure—ACE inhibitors and ARBs—are both effective. However,...

Injectable birth control may increase of brain tumor risk

A new study from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine and Cleveland Clinic has found that using a specific type of birth control—depot...

Higher dose of this drug shows greater weight loss in overweight people

A new study has found that taking a higher dose of the weight-loss drug semaglutide can lead to much greater weight loss and health...

Scientists discover powerful new antibiotic to fight superbugs

Scientists at the University of Liverpool, together with international collaborators, have discovered a powerful new class of antibiotics that could help in the global...