Vitamin D may not protect your heart effectively, study finds
Heart disease is the number one cause of death for adults over 65. Many older people also have low levels of Vitamin D in...
A new way to treat type 2 diabetes without daily injections
In the United States, more than 37 million people live with diabetes, and many of them have type 2 diabetes. This condition is usually...
How just a few prunes a day can protect your blood pressure and heart
Prunes, which are simply dried plums, are a tasty and chewy snack with no added sugar. They are rich in nutrients like vitamin B6,...
The hidden root cause of deadly ovarian cancer finally found
For many years, doctors have struggled with a question: where does the most dangerous form of ovarian cancer actually begin? A new study may...
A common drug may stop heart attacks before they start
For more than a hundred years, heart attacks have been the top cause of death in the United States. These deadly events are often...
Even a little of this snack can raise blood pressure
A new study from Linköping University in Sweden has found that even small amounts of licorice can raise blood pressure. This challenges the earlier...
Could coffee grounds help prevent Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s?
Neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and Huntington’s affect millions of people in the United States.
These conditions slowly destroy brain cells, leading to problems with...
What’s the best blood pressure for people over 60?
As people get older, taking care of their blood pressure becomes more important. Blood pressure is the force of blood pushing against the walls...
Why many older people still take baby aspirin daily despite risks
Many older people in the United States are still taking a low-dose aspirin every day to stop their first heart attack or stroke. But...
What you need to know about chronic kidney disease
More than 14% of adults in the United States have chronic kidney disease (CKD), but most people don't know they have it.
That’s because CKD...