Lower Blood Pressure Targets Could Save More Lives, Study Finds
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, affects hundreds of millions of people around the world.
It often has no warning signs, but over time it...
Major 17-Year Study Questions Safety of Popular Blood Pressure Medicine
A large study that followed more than 730,000 people over 17 years has raised new questions about the safety of two of the world's...
A Cholesterol Switch May Stop Pancreatic Cancer from Spreading
Pancreatic cancer is one of the deadliest forms of cancer because it is often found only after it has already spread to other parts...
New Long-Lasting Blood Pressure Injection Shows Promise
A new medicine that may only need to be given a few times each year could change the way high blood pressure is treated.
Researchers...
Hidden Signs of Kidney Disease Every Older Adult Should Know
Kidney disease is a common but often overlooked health problem, especially among older adults.
Because the kidneys can gradually lose function over many years, many...
Mini-Stroke Warning: The Small Attack That Could Save Your Life if You Act Fast
A transient ischemic attack, usually called a TIA or mini-stroke, is a short interruption of blood flow to part of the brain.
Although the symptoms...
Common Blood Pressure Drug May Unlock a Safer Way to Protect Kidneys in Diabetes
Diabetes is one of the leading causes of chronic kidney disease around the world. Millions of people living with diabetes eventually develop damage to...
A Former Alzheimer’s Drug Could Treat Obesity Without Dieting
Obesity is one of the biggest health problems facing the world today. The number of people living with obesity has increased rapidly over the...
How a Dementia Diagnosis Can Affect Life Expectancy
Learning that you or someone you love has dementia can be one of the hardest moments in life. Many people feel shocked, worried, and...
10 Everyday Foods Could Naturally Help Lower High Blood Pressure
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, affects millions of people around the world and is one of the biggest risk factors for heart...