This common chemical may increase risk of Parkinson’s disease
Scientists from the University of Rochester and other research groups have found strong new evidence that a chemical called trichloroethylene, or TCE, might be...
Is this common painkiller safe for people with high blood pressure?
Paracetamol, also called acetaminophen, is a very common medicine that people use to reduce pain and fever.
Many take it when they have headaches, sore...
Do eggs raise the risk of certain cancers?
A new study from Harvard University has found that eating eggs might be linked to a higher chance of developing certain types of cancer.
These...
Study discovers a hidden cause of heart disease
For many years, doctors have focused on treating diabetes, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol to lower the risk of heart disease.
Medicines like aspirin...
Why some people struggle with high blood pressure—and how AI could help
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a serious health problem that affects millions of people in the United States.
Even though many people...
Study finds a big cause of Parkinson’s and memory loss
Parkinson’s disease and Lewy Body Dementia are two serious brain diseases that affect millions of people in the United States and around the world.
These...
Common blood pressure drug may not be the best choice, study finds
Many people take medicine every day to lower high blood pressure and protect their heart. But a new study from Columbia University says that...
How a simple painkiller could help stop cancer from spreading
When people think about cancer, they usually picture a tumor in one part of the body. But what really makes cancer dangerous is when...
Teen high blood pressure may predict heart risk decades later, study finds
A new study from Linköping University in Sweden shows that even slightly high blood pressure during the teenage years can raise the risk of...
Poor sleep may raise high blood pressure risk in older women
A new study has found that sleep problems are strongly linked to high blood pressure in women who have gone through menopause.
The research was...