Acid reflux may lead to high blood pressure
A new study suggests there may be a connection between acid reflux and high blood pressure.
This discovery could help doctors understand more about how...
Simple blood pressure device helps save mothers and babies in Sierra Leone
A simple device that measures a mother’s blood pressure and pulse is showing promise in improving maternal health care in Sierra Leone, one of...
Why your body clock matters more than you think — especially for heart health
Our modern lives—filled with late-night screen time, irregular work hours, and skipped breakfasts—are taking a toll on one of the body’s most important systems:...
How exercise sends “tiny messengers” to protect the pancreas and prevent diabetes
Exercise has long been praised for keeping the body healthy, but scientists are still discovering how it protects us at the cellular level.
A new...
The world’s oldest dogs may hold the secret to staying strong in old age
Some of the oldest-living dogs on Earth are helping scientists uncover new clues about how to stay healthy and resilient in old age.
Researchers at...
Free online Tai Chi program could ease chronic knee pain, study finds
A new Australian study has found that a free online Tai Chi program can significantly reduce knee pain and improve movement in people with...
Can stronger blood pressure treatment protect you against stroke?
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is a serious health problem that doesn’t always come with warning signs.
Even if you feel fine, high blood...
Millions of Americans may carry hidden genetic risks for cancer, study finds
New research from the Cleveland Clinic reveals that about 5% of Americans—roughly 17 million people—may carry genetic mutations that increase their risk of developing...
Blood pressure pill could help stop diabetic kidney damage
Scientists from the University of Bristol have found something exciting that could help people with diabetes avoid serious kidney problems.
About 40% of people with...
Are your medications secretly raising your blood pressure?
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is a serious health issue that can lead to heart disease, stroke, and kidney damage.
Many people try to...