This ‘Off Switch’ in the Body Could Stop Chronic Inflammation
Inflammation is one of the body's natural defenses. When you get a cut or catch an infection, your immune system creates short-term inflammation to...
Scientists Find a Surprising Blood Pressure Change After Quitting Smoking
Many people believe that stopping nicotine products will quickly improve heart health.
While quitting is still considered one of the best choices for long-term health,...
Too Much Coffee May Be Risky for People With Very High Blood Pressure
Coffee is one of the most popular drinks in the world, and many people enjoy it every day.
For most healthy adults, moderate coffee drinking...
Old Arthritis Drug May Bring New Hope for Painful Hand Joints
Simple tasks such as opening a jar, turning a key, buttoning a shirt, or holding someone's hand can become very painful for people with...
New Procedure Could Help People with Tough High Blood Pressure
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is one of the most common health problems in the world.
It often develops without obvious symptoms, but...
Natural Sleep Hormone May Also Help Prevent Dementia
Melatonin is best known as the natural hormone that helps control our sleep and wake cycle. The brain releases more melatonin at night, telling...
Study Reveals Which Diabetes Drug Works Best with Metformin
Millions of people around the world live with type 2 diabetes, a condition in which the body cannot use insulin properly and blood sugar...
Hidden Blood Pressure Risk Doctors May Miss When You’re Sitting
Blood pressure is one of the main ways doctors check the health of your heart and blood vessels.
It shows how hard your heart has...
The Early Liver Warning Signs Women Should Never Ignore
Liver cirrhosis is a serious disease that happens when healthy liver tissue is slowly replaced with scar tissue.
As more scarring develops, the liver cannot...
Coffee Could Be Risky for People with Very High Blood Pressure
Coffee is one of the world's most popular drinks.
Many studies have found that drinking a moderate amount of coffee may benefit health, including lowering...