How chronic kidney disease is linked to stroke
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a serious health problem that affects millions of people around the world.
Even though it’s common, doctors still don’t fully...
The best body position to check your blood pressure
Blood pressure is one of the most important signs of your health. Usually, it’s checked while you’re sitting.
But a new study shows that checking...
Why vitamin B3 can help fight cancer
Scientists at the University of Minnesota have found a new way to make cancer treatment more effective by using the body’s natural defenses—natural killer...
Big cause of plaque buildup in blood vessels you need to know
Heart disease is a major cause of death around the world.
In the United States, about one out of every four deaths is linked to...
Common blood pressure drugs may not prevent a second heart attack
After someone has a heart attack, doctors often prescribe a type of medicine called beta blockers.
These drugs help control heart problems like high blood...
Low-birth-weight deliveries may increase dementia risk later in life
A new study has found that people who give birth to babies weighing less than 5.5 pounds may face a higher risk of memory...
How your morning coffee could affect blood transfusions
Most people think of caffeine as the pick-me-up in their morning coffee or tea, but new research suggests it could have surprising effects on...
How the curves in your spine could be causing you pain
Over 60% of us will suffer from lower back pain at some point in our lives. Without question, it's the leading cause of disability...
Dr. K.C. Brennan on understanding and treating migraine
Excerpts from our conversation with Dr. K.C. Brennan, an expert on migraine and headache treatment at the University of Utah.
NIHNiH: How do you approach...
Do you really need a dental check-up and clean every six months
Just over half of Australian adults saw a dental practitioner in the past 12 months, most commonly for a check-up.
But have you been told...