New Study Challenges Long-Held Belief About the ‘Bottom’ Blood Pressure Number
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is one of the leading causes of heart disease and early death around the world. It affects millions...
How to Make Worn-Out Joint Cartilage Act Young Again
Osteoarthritis is one of the most common joint diseases in the world, especially among older adults.
Millions of people live with this condition every day....
Popular Diabetes Drugs Linked to Rare but Dangerous Infection
Millions of people live with diabetes, a disease that causes blood sugar levels to become too high.
If diabetes is not well controlled, it can...
Popular Blood Pressure Drug Linked to Higher Risk of Dangerous Side Effects
High blood pressure is one of the most common long-term health problems in the world.
Millions of adults have it, and many do not even...
Same-Arm Vaccination Shots May Help Your Body Build Protection Faster
Vaccines work by teaching the body's immune system how to recognize and fight dangerous germs before they cause serious illness.
Instead of waiting until a...
Keeping Thyroid Hormones in Balance Could Help Protect the Heart
Millions of people around the world take thyroid hormone medicine every day to treat an underactive thyroid, also called hypothyroidism.
The thyroid is a small...
How Often Should You Check Blood Pressure at Home?
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is one of the most common long-term health problems in the world.
Millions of adults live with the...
Decades-Old Drug May Help Treat Painful Hand Arthritis
Many people take the use of their hands for granted until simple daily tasks become painful.
Opening a jar, turning a key, writing with a...
Common Vitamins May Help Protect Vision Loss Disease Glaucoma
Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of blindness around the world. It is a long-term eye disease that slowly damages the optic nerve,...
Common Heart Drug Combo May Increase Bleeding Risk in Older People
Atrial fibrillation, often called AFib, is the most common type of irregular heartbeat. Instead of beating in a steady rhythm, the upper chambers of...