Mini-strokes: a warning sign you shouldn’t ignore
A mini-stroke, also called a transient ischemic attack (TIA), is a short episode where a person experiences stroke-like symptoms.
Although the symptoms go away within...
Which blood pressure number matters more? Your age could hold the answer
Blood pressure readings always come with two numbers.
The top number is called systolic pressure, and it shows how much force your heart uses to...
Could a common diabetes drug prevent vision loss in older people?
A diabetes medicine called metformin might be helpful in treating a serious eye disease known as age-related macular degeneration, or AMD.
This condition affects millions...
A promising new drug could treat kidney diseases more effectively
A new study has brought exciting news for people living with chronic kidney disease.
Researchers have tested a new experimental drug and found that it...
Why ibuprofen could be risky for people with high blood pressure
People who take medicine for high blood pressure should be careful when using ibuprofen, a common painkiller sold in pharmacies and supermarkets.
A recent study...
Don’t ignore these early warning signs of heart failure
Heart failure is a serious health problem where the heart can’t pump blood as well as it should.
It doesn’t mean the heart has stopped...
Is coffee good or bad for people with diabetes?
For many people, a day doesn’t start until they’ve had their first cup of coffee.
But if you have diabetes or are at risk of...
Study finds safer, more effective high blood pressure treatment
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, affects more than 116 million adults in the United States.
It is a serious health condition because it...
Scientists find a big hidden cause of dementia
Dementia is a condition that affects millions of people around the world. It leads to memory problems, confusion, and trouble with thinking clearly.
Despite many...
What you need to know about alcohol-related liver disease
Drinking too much alcohol can seriously harm your liver, an organ that plays a key role in keeping your body healthy.
Around the world, liver...