High-dose vitamin D fails to protect the heart, major study finds
Heart disease is the number one cause of death for adults over the age of 65. At the same time, many older people have...
Why your doctor’s office can raise your blood pressure
Imagine visiting the doctor and feeling your heart race—not from rushing to the appointment, but from the anxiety of being there.
For some people, this...
Time-restricted eating may help prevent diabetes and obesity
Time-restricted eating, a type of fasting where people eat all their meals within a set time window and avoid eating for 12 to 14...
Women on this blood pressure drug face higher heart failure risk
A new study from the University of Bologna highlights a serious health concern for women with high blood pressure who have never had heart...
Could a sleeping pill help lower Alzheimer’s risk?
A small new study has found that taking a sleeping pill before bed may lower the levels of certain proteins linked to Alzheimer’s disease.
This...
Diabetes drug linked to higher risk of heart problems, big study warns
Rosiglitazone is a medicine used to help people with type 2 diabetes control their blood sugar levels.
It belongs to a group of drugs called...
This pain drug can cause sudden drop in blood pressure
Acetaminophen, a well-known painkiller often used for headaches and fever, is typically taken in pill form. However, in hospitals, it is frequently given intravenously—directly...
Can hearing aids help prevent dementia?
Dementia is a condition that affects the brain. It can make it hard to remember things, think clearly, or take care of yourself.
Many older...
Shingles vaccine may help lower dementia risk
A unique public health policy in Wales has provided some of the strongest evidence yet that a vaccine could help lower the risk of...
Why the 2025 blood pressure guidelines could save millions of lives
High blood pressure remains one of the most common and dangerous health problems worldwide, affecting nearly half of all U.S. adults and contributing to...