Type 2 diabetes may increase risk of sudden cardiac arrest
When people talk about how to stay healthy with type 2 diabetes, the advice is often simple: eat healthier, exercise more, and control your...
The best diets to lower high blood pressure, according to science
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is a common health issue that can lead to serious problems like heart disease and stroke if it’s...
Major causes of high systolic blood pressure you need to know
High systolic blood pressure, also called high blood pressure or hypertension, is a common condition that can lead to serious health problems. It increases...
Ibuprofen may affect your liver health in a surprising way
Ibuprofen is one of the most common medicines used around the world. It helps reduce pain, fever, and swelling, and is easy to get...
This treatment can reduce knee pain without surgery
A new study from MedStar Georgetown University Hospital has found a safe and effective way to reduce knee pain without surgery.
This treatment could be...
Can your blood pressure drugs harm your stomach?
High blood pressure is a serious health problem that affects around 1 in 10 adults worldwide. It is often called the “silent killer” because...
Study finds a new way to treat irregular heartbeat
Atrial Fibrillation, or AF, is a heart condition where the heart beats in an irregular and often fast way.
In the UK, this condition has...
Blood pressure drugs may help lower dementia risk
A new study has found that taking medicine to control high blood pressure may help lower the risk of dementia in older people. This...
Big causes of artery hardening everyone needs to know
Atherosclerosis is a condition where the arteries become narrow and hard. Arteries are the blood vessels that carry blood from your heart to the...
AI could help spot skin cancer early—even before a doctor visit
What if skin cancer could be spotted early, even before you visit a doctor? Scientists at the University of Missouri are working on that...