Stronger Blood Pressure Control May Prevent Another Stroke
Surviving a brain bleed is only the beginning of recovery for many people. A major new analysis suggests that keeping blood pressure lower over...
Study Finds a Big Cause of Inflammation after Heart Attack
A heart attack can be treated successfully, blocked arteries can be reopened and standard blood tests can return to normal.
Yet inside the body, part...
Could Sleep Reveal Alzheimer’s Risk Early?
A person may sleep through the night believing they barely woke at all, while the brain experiences many tiny interruptions.
New research suggests these brief...
Older Blood Pressure Drugs May Beat a Popular First Choice
A large study suggests that a long-used type of blood pressure medicine may be a better first treatment for many patients than one of...
Leg Pain While Walking Could Be a Dangerous Warning Sign
Pain in your legs when you walk may seem like a normal part of getting older, but sometimes it points to a problem with...
Scientists Find a New Weak Spot in Pancreatic Cancer
Pancreatic cancer is one of the hardest cancers to treat because it is often discovered only after it has begun to spread.
The most common...
This Blood Pressure Check May Reveal Hidden Heart Risk
Blood pressure is one of the most common measurements taken during a medical visit.
It shows how strongly blood pushes against the walls of the...
A Mini-Stroke Is a Warning You Should Never Ignore
A mini-stroke can last only a few minutes, but it can be an important warning about what may happen next.
Known medically as a transient...
Hidden Signs You May Have Kidney Disease
Kidney disease can develop quietly, and many people do not know they have it until their kidneys have already lost much of their ability...
A Hidden Hormone May Cause High Blood Pressure
High blood pressure is one of the world’s most common health problems. It often develops without clear symptoms, yet over time it can damage...