A Simple Salt Swap Could Help Millions Lower High Blood Pressure
High blood pressure is one of the most common health problems in the United States and around the world.
Often called the “silent killer,” it...
The Hidden Temperature Range That Helps Older People Prevent Dementia
A new study suggests that something as simple as the temperature inside a home may play an important role in how well older adults...
Scientists Discover Why Cholesterol Drug Statins Cause Muscle Pain
Statins are among the most widely used medicines in the world. For decades, doctors have prescribed them to lower cholesterol levels and reduce the...
Could Peanuts Help Cancer Spread?
Peanuts are one of the world's favorite snacks. They are inexpensive, easy to buy, and enjoyed by millions of people every day.
Many people also...
Dangerous Blood Pressure Crises Are Rising Among Older Americans
High blood pressure is one of the most common health conditions affecting older adults. It is often called the "silent killer" because many people...
Older Heart Attack Patients Live Longer When All Blocked Arteries Are Treated
Heart attacks are one of the leading causes of death worldwide, especially among older adults.
They occur when blood flow to part of the heart...
Many Older People Take Daily Aspirin When They No Longer Need It
For decades, many people were told that taking a low-dose aspirin every day could help prevent heart attacks and strokes.
Doctors often recommended what is...
Could a Common Constipation Drug Protect Failing Kidneys?
Chronic kidney disease, often called CKD, is a major health problem that affects hundreds of millions of people worldwide.
The condition develops when the kidneys...
Diastolic Blood Pressure: How Low is Too Low?
High blood pressure is one of the most common health problems in the world and a leading cause of heart disease, stroke, kidney failure,...
New Treatment Can Destroy Cancer without Immune System
Cancer remains one of the world's biggest health challenges. Over the past few decades, scientists have developed many new treatments that help the body's...