These people are at greater risk of uncontrolled high blood pressure
High blood pressure, or hypertension, affects nearly half of adults in the United States, according to the American Heart Association (AHA). It’s a serious...
Popular weight loss diet may may harm heart and kidney health
A new in-depth review has found that ketogenic (or keto) diets may do more harm than good for many people, especially those who are...
“Forever chemical” linked to liver cancer, study finds
Scientists from the University of Southern California (USC) have discovered a link between exposure to a common synthetic chemical and a higher risk of...
Taking blood pressure drug at night lowers heart disease risk
A recent study has found that people with high blood pressure can improve their heart health and lower their risk of serious heart problems...
Certain personality traits may protect you from Alzheimer’s disease
A recent study from the University of Geneva suggests that some personality traits—such as being curious, independent, and less concerned with pleasing others—might help...
A surprising drug may help treat obesity and heart disease
Scientists at Johns Hopkins Medicine have discovered that an experimental drug originally developed for other health problems could help reduce obesity and improve heart...
Understanding high blood pressure drugs and their side effects
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a serious condition that often requires medication to keep it under control. These medicines can lower the risk...
Tiny sponge patches could help diabetic wounds heal faster
Scientists in Singapore have developed tiny microneedle patches that could help people with diabetes heal their wounds much faster.
These special patches work like a...
New drug could prevent brain cancer from coming back after radiation
Scientists at UT Health San Antonio have found a promising way to stop glioblastoma—the deadliest type of brain cancer—from coming back after radiation treatment.
Their...
New discovery could help hearts heal faster after a heart attack
Scientists at the Smidt Heart Institute at Cedars-Sinai have found a new way to help the heart heal after a heart attack—by boosting the...