A surprising mineral that may help clear dangerous artery plaque
Heart disease remains the leading cause of death around the world. Millions of people die every year from heart attacks, strokes, and other serious...
Bananas and broccoli may help blood pressure more than simply cutting salt
For many years, people with high blood pressure have been told to cut down on salt. Doctors and health experts often warn that eating...
A hidden cause of high blood pressure can be cured with surgery
High blood pressure is one of the most common health problems in the world. Doctors also call it hypertension.
The condition develops when blood pushes...
Doctors say your liver doesn’t need a detox cleanse—here’s what actually helps
The liver is one of the hardest-working organs in the human body. Every single day, it performs hundreds of important tasks that keep people...
Hidden diabetes-related problem may damage the heart valve
A major study has found that insulin resistance may increase the risk of developing aortic stenosis, one of the most serious and common heart...
Why some people’s high blood pressure never improves—and how AI could change that
High blood pressure is one of the most common health problems in the world. In the United States alone, millions of adults live with...
‘Good cholesterol’ may increase risk of Alzheimer’s disease
For many years, HDL cholesterol has been known as the “good cholesterol.” Doctors often explain that higher HDL levels can help protect the heart...
Can gratitude and mindfulness improve heart health?
Doctors usually recommend healthy eating, exercise, and medications to lower the risk of heart disease. But growing research now suggests that emotional well-being may...
Younger women face growing breast cancer risks despite medical advances
A large national study tracking breast cancer trends across the United States has revealed troubling new patterns among younger women.
Researchers found that although breast...
Smoking may permanently change the way human lungs stretch and breathe
Scientists have discovered that smoking changes human lungs in a way that may make breathing physically harder over time. A new study found that...