How often should you check blood pressure at home
Keeping track of your blood pressure at home is one of the simplest and most effective ways to protect your health. High blood pressure,...
Common surgery drug used at night may harm heart health
A drug that doctors often use to calm patients before surgery may not be as harmless as once thought, especially when it is given...
Daytime sleepiness could be an early warning sign of dementia
A new study has found that women in their 80s who become more sleepy during the day over time may face a higher risk...
These everyday vegetables lower blood pressure naturally
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is one of the most common health problems in the world today. Many people may not even...
Scientists discover a hidden cause of autism, schizophrenia, and Alzheimer’s disease
In recent years, scientists around the world have been trying to better understand mental health conditions such as autism, schizophrenia, and Alzheimer’s disease.
These conditions...
Lower cholesterol strongly linked to lower dementia risk
A large new study has found that people with naturally lower cholesterol levels may have a much lower risk of developing dementia later in...
Shocking rise in dangerous blood pressure emergencies among older adults
A new study from Yale University has raised serious concerns about the health of older adults in the United States.
Researchers have found that more...
QLD GPs face barriers in supporting VAD, shows QUT study
Queensland general practitioners provide compassionate, holistic care to patients seeking voluntary assisted dying (VAD), but many face significant hurdles that limit their capacity to...
Why drinking more water may not be enough to stop kidney stones
Kidney stones are small, hard deposits that form inside the kidneys, but they can cause extremely strong pain. Many people describe the pain as...
Concussions are more dangerous than you think—and many people don’t even know they have...
Every year, millions of people experience a concussion, yet many do not realize it has happened. A hard hit during sports, a fall at...