Taking Stairs Could Lower Early Death Risk
A healthier heart may sometimes be only a staircase away.
A large analysis led by researchers at the University of East Anglia suggests that people...
New Blood Test May Track Cancer in Real Time
Cancer can change as it grows and as it responds to treatment, but doctors cannot repeatedly remove tumor tissue every time they want an...
For Heart Stents, Your Health May Matter More Than Your Age
A heart patient’s age is easy to measure, but it may be a poor shortcut for deciding who should receive an artery-opening procedure.
A large...
Tiny Sleep Awakenings May Signal Alzheimer’s Risk
Tiny interruptions during sleep may offer an early clue about a person’s risk of Alzheimer’s disease, according to new research from the University of...
Surgery Drug May Carry a Nighttime Heart Disease Risk
Midazolam is a common medicine used before and during medical procedures. It helps patients feel calm and sleepy, reduces anxiety, and can make it...
Muscle-Building Supplement May Put Your Heart at Risk
Anabolic steroids are sometimes used to build muscle faster, especially by young men and bodybuilders.
But new research suggests these drugs may interfere with the...
Scientists Discover a Big Cause of Heart Disease
Scientists have discovered new clues about why cells that normally protect our arteries can sometimes change and help heart disease get worse.
The research, from...
Higher Doses of This Drug May Treat Diabetes Better
Type 2 diabetes affects hundreds of millions of people around the world. It develops when the body does not respond properly to insulin, the...
How Low Should Blood Pressure Go After 60?
Blood pressure often becomes harder to manage as people get older.
Arteries naturally become stiffer with age, which can push blood pressure higher and increase...
Major Causes of Thyroid Diseases You Need to Know
The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland at the front of the neck, but it has a powerful effect on the body.
It makes hormones...