This Blood Pressure Number May Matter for Your Stroke Risk
Blood pressure is usually discussed as a measure of heart health, but it may also provide important clues about the brain.
Research from the University...
Common Blood Pressure Drug Linked to Skin Cancer Risk
High blood pressure is one of the most common long-term health problems in Australia. More than one in three Australian adults have hypertension, a...
Gut Bacteria May Play a Key Role in Parkinson’s
Parkinson’s disease is a brain disorder that gradually affects movement.
People may develop shaking, muscle stiffness, slower movement and problems with balance, while some also...
Cannabis Use Linked to Changes in DNA
Cannabis use has become increasingly common in the United States as more states allow it for medical or recreational purposes.
Millions of Americans now report...
Blood Pressure May Fall Years Before Death
Blood pressure usually rises from childhood through middle age, and high blood pressure becomes increasingly common as people grow older.
But researchers have found that...
This Diabetes Drug Linked to Higher Heart Risk
Rosiglitazone is a medicine developed to help people with type 2 diabetes control their blood sugar.
However, researchers from the Yale School of Public Health...
Warning Signs of Congestive Heart Failure
Congestive heart failure is a serious long-term condition in which the heart cannot pump blood as well as the body needs.
Despite its name, heart...
Two Coffees a Day May Be Risky with Severe High Blood Pressure
For people with very high blood pressure, drinking several cups of coffee each day may carry an unexpected heart risk.
A large study found that...
Popular Cholesterol Drugs May Raise Kidney Risks
Statins are among the most commonly used medicines for lowering cholesterol and protecting the heart.
They reduce levels of LDL cholesterol, often called “bad” cholesterol,...
Two Diabetes Drugs Stand Out in Major Study
Type 2 diabetes affects the way the body controls sugar in the blood. Over time, high blood sugar can damage blood vessels and organs,...