This Blood Pressure Check May Reveal Hidden Heart Risk
Blood pressure is one of the most common measurements taken during a medical visit.
It shows how strongly blood pushes against the walls of the...
A Mini-Stroke Is a Warning You Should Never Ignore
A mini-stroke can last only a few minutes, but it can be an important warning about what may happen next.
Known medically as a transient...
Hidden Signs You May Have Kidney Disease
Kidney disease can develop quietly, and many people do not know they have it until their kidneys have already lost much of their ability...
A Hidden Hormone May Cause High Blood Pressure
High blood pressure is one of the world’s most common health problems. It often develops without clear symptoms, yet over time it can damage...
What Your Face Can—and Cannot—Reveal About Liver Disease
Fatty liver disease is increasingly common, but most people do not develop obvious signs on their face when the condition is still mild.
In fact,...
These Dementia-Like Symptoms May Be Reversible
A diagnosis of dementia can be devastating, especially when symptoms quickly change a person’s behavior, personality and ability to think.
But research from Cedars-Sinai suggests...
Frequent Dizziness May Be a Clue to Chronic Disease
Feeling dizzy from time to time is common, but frequent dizziness may sometimes point to another health problem. A study from Peking University suggests...
Rising Daytime Sleepiness May Signal Dementia Risk
Becoming much sleepier during the day in very old age may be linked to a higher chance of developing dementia.
A study of women in...
Blood Pressure Drug Shows Surprising Anti-Aging Potential
A medicine used to treat high blood pressure could one day help scientists find new ways to slow aging.
Researchers from the University of Liverpool...
New Cholesterol Drug Offers a Statin Alternative
Cholesterol is a fatty substance that the body needs to work properly.
It helps build cells and make important hormones, but having too much of...