Everything you need to know about stuffy and runny noses
What's worse than a runny nose? A runny nose and stuffy nose at the same time.
Widely used blood pressure drug may increase skin cancer risk
High blood pressure—or hypertension—is a chronic illness affecting more than a third of Australians over the age of 18.
If left untreated, hypertension can lead...
This heart disease becomes less deadly, but still cause for concern
An irregular heartbeat is the improper beating of the heart, whether irregular, too fast, or too slow.
Atrial fibrillation (A-fib) is an irregular and often very...
Scientists find links between belly fat, blood pressure and food responses
Excess belly fat can be dangerous because it surrounds internal organs and puts people at greater risk for developing several kinds of health problems,...
Scientists find best blood thinner for minimizing bleeding risk
Blood thinners are chemical substances that prevent or reduce the coagulation of blood, prolonging the clotting time.
In a study from University College London, scientists...
Healthier blood pressure means lower dementia risk
Nearly half of U.S. adults have high blood pressure, according to AHA statistics.
Of those, only about 1 in 5 have their condition under control, which...
A very low-carb diet could prevent heart disease, diabetes in older people
Older adults with obesity are at a particularly high risk of developing cardio-metabolic diseases such as type 2 diabetes and heart disease.
In a study...
Hot bath may reduce risk of type 2 diabetes
Regular heat exposure through a hot bath is linked to lower risk factors for type 2 diabetes, including a measure of blood sugar control.
Scientists develop battery-free, light-powered pacemaker for people with heart disease
Scientists developed a battery-free, light-powered pacemaker that may improve the quality of life for heart disease patients.
What you need to know about eye disease cataracts
Cataracts are very common as you get older. In fact, more than half of all Americans age 80 or older either have cataracts or have had surgery to get rid of cataracts.