Lower blood pressure targets may help older adults live longer

High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is one of the most common health problems in the world. Millions of people live with it every day,...

Simple urine test may show hidden dementia risk

A major new study from Sweden suggests that a simple urine test may help identify people at higher risk of developing dementia years before...

Common drug may finally bring relief for painful hand osteoarthritis

For millions of people, hand pain is more than just a minor annoyance. It can make everyday tasks frustrating, painful, and exhausting. Simple actions such...

Common blood pressure drug may carry higher risks than doctors once thought

High blood pressure is one of the most common health problems in the world. Doctors also call it hypertension. It happens when blood pushes...

Doctors say many people can slow kidney disease without dialysis

Kidneys are two small organs in the lower back that quietly perform some of the body’s most important jobs every single day. They clean waste...

Millions of older people still take daily aspirin when they no longer need it

For many years, taking a small daily aspirin was considered one of the simplest ways to protect the heart. Doctors often recommended low-dose aspirin, sometimes...

Why your blood pressure reading may change every time you visit the doctor

Many people have had the experience of getting one blood pressure reading at the doctor’s office and then getting a very different result the...

New approach can fight one of the deadliest forms of prostate cancer

Researchers Moffitt Cancer Center have reported encouraging early results from a clinical trial testing whether immunotherapy can improve treatment for men with one of...

Omega-3 supplements linked to faster cognitive decline, study finds

Omega-3 supplements have become extremely popular among older adults around the world. Many people take fish oil capsules every day because they believe the supplements...

Researchers uncover hidden link between menopause, inflammation, and heart disease

Scientists have long known that women usually have lower rates of heart disease than men before menopause. However, after menopause, women’s risk of heart disease...