New drug can treat hard-to-control high blood pressure
A new medicine called baxdrostat has shown promising results in helping people lower their blood pressure, even when other treatments haven’t worked.
This news comes...
Low- and no-calorie sweeteners may cause memory loss, study finds
A new study has found that people who consume a lot of low- and no-calorie sweeteners—like those used in diet sodas, sugar-free gum, and...
Heartburn drugs may bring kidney risks: what you need to know
Proton pump inhibitors, or PPIs, are some of the most common medicines used in the U.S.
If you’ve ever taken drugs like Prilosec, Nexium, or...
Could this blood pressure pill raise the risk of sudden cardiac arrest?
A common drug used to treat high blood pressure, called nifedipine, may be riskier than many people thought.
A new study from the European Sudden...
Why managing diabetes gets harder as we are older
Type 2 diabetes is a condition where the body has trouble controlling sugar levels in the blood.
Many older adults have this condition, but managing...
Why lying down is the best position for checking blood pressure
Blood pressure is an important sign of your health. It’s usually measured while you’re sitting down.
But new research shows that your blood pressure may...
New cholesterol drug protects heart in people who can’t take statins
Cholesterol is a fatty substance found in every cell in our bodies.
While we need it to stay healthy, having too much cholesterol can be...
Some common drugs are making your high blood pressure worse
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a common and serious health condition that affects millions of people around the world.
If not managed...
How gum disease could make heart attacks worse
Good oral hygiene isn’t just important for your teeth—it might also protect your heart.
New research from Tokyo Medical and Dental University (TMDU) in Japan...
Could your blood pressure pill cause eye diseases?
A new study has found a possible link between a popular blood pressure medicine and a higher risk of getting glaucoma, an eye disease...