Can blood pressure meds harm your kidneys over time?
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a very common health problem that affects millions of people all over the world. It happens...
Brain cancer drug may be more effective at certain times of the day
Doctors may need to think about not just how they treat brain cancer, but when they do it.
New research from Washington University in St....
Depression drugs may help prevent severe gum disease
A new study has found that people who take antidepressants may be less likely to suffer from severe gum disease.
This unexpected finding could offer...
This common chemical may increase risk of Parkinson’s disease
Scientists from the University of Rochester and other research groups have found strong new evidence that a chemical called trichloroethylene, or TCE, might be...
Is this common painkiller safe for people with high blood pressure?
Paracetamol, also called acetaminophen, is a very common medicine that people use to reduce pain and fever.
Many take it when they have headaches, sore...
Do eggs raise the risk of certain cancers?
A new study from Harvard University has found that eating eggs might be linked to a higher chance of developing certain types of cancer.
These...
Study discovers a hidden cause of heart disease
For many years, doctors have focused on treating diabetes, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol to lower the risk of heart disease.
Medicines like aspirin...
Why some people struggle with high blood pressure—and how AI could help
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a serious health problem that affects millions of people in the United States.
Even though many people...
Study finds a big cause of Parkinson’s and memory loss
Parkinson’s disease and Lewy Body Dementia are two serious brain diseases that affect millions of people in the United States and around the world.
These...
Common blood pressure drug may not be the best choice, study finds
Many people take medicine every day to lower high blood pressure and protect their heart. But a new study from Columbia University says that...