New ‘super scan’ could help cure high blood pressure in some people
Do you know someone with high blood pressure? You probably do—it's one of the most common health problems in the world. Also known as...
Home blood pressure checks may be more accurate than clinic visits
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a very common health problem. If not treated, it can lead to serious issues like heart attacks, strokes,...
Can a common drug help treat vascular dementia?
Vascular dementia is one of the most common forms of dementia, caused by reduced blood flow to the brain. With the number of people...
Vitamin K may help protect against type 2 diabetes, study finds
Scientists in Canada have made an important discovery that could change how we understand and treat type 2 diabetes. The study, led by researchers...
Study finds new gene linked to much higher risk of leg blood clots
Blood clots can form in both arteries and veins, but they happen for different reasons and carry different health risks.
While arterial clots are often...
New non-surgical treatment provide knee pain relief for older people
A recent study from MedStar Georgetown University Hospital has found a simple, non-surgical treatment that can significantly reduce knee pain, especially in people aged...
Talking therapy reduces depression and anxiety in stroke survivors
A new study by researchers at University College London (UCL) shows that stroke survivors who receive talking therapy for depression and anxiety are more...
Muscle quality strongly linked to chronic back pain
Chronic back pain affects millions of people across Europe and is the leading cause of disability in the region. When back pain lasts longer...
Scientists find how to predict Alzheimer’s before symptoms start
Imagine if doctors could tell who might get Alzheimer’s disease before any memory problems begin. That’s exactly what a team of researchers from Boston...
Many Americans don’t know they have high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes
A new study published in JAMA Cardiology has revealed a troubling trend: many Americans, especially young adults and women, are unaware they have serious...