When High Blood Pressure Becomes a Medical Emergency
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is often known as the "silent killer" because it usually causes no obvious symptoms while slowly damaging the...
A Surprising New Way Diabetes Drug Metformin May Help You Stay Strong
Metformin has been used for many years to help people with type 2 diabetes lower their blood sugar.
It is one of the most widely...
Even Small Amounts of Alcohol May Raise Blood Pressure
Many people believe that having a small amount of alcohol each day is harmless, or even good for the heart. However, a large new...
Some ‘Dementia’ Cases Can Be Completely Reversed with the Right Treatment
A new study from Cedars-Sinai has given hope to people who have been diagnosed with a serious form of dementia.
The research suggests that some...
How Childhood Inflammation Could Cause Autism
A new study from researchers at the University of Maryland School of Medicine has uncovered an important clue about how the brains of children...
How to Manage Kidney Disease Without Dialysis
Kidney disease develops when the kidneys become damaged and can no longer remove waste products, extra water, and toxins from the blood as effectively...
How Often Should You Check Your Blood Pressure at Home?
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is one of the most common health problems in the world.
Millions of people live with this condition,...
Gut Health May Reveal Which Older People Are Becoming Frail
The tiny bacteria living inside our intestines may reveal important clues about healthy aging, according to a new study published in Nature Communications.
Researchers from...
Exercise Protects the Heart Better Than Weight-Loss Drug Alone
Severe obesity is becoming more common around the world and greatly increases the risk of heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, and many other...
One Hormone Test May Not Be Enough for People with Adrenal Tumors
Doctors may need to rethink how they care for people with common adrenal tumors after a major international study found that hormone levels can...