Why One High Blood Pressure Reading Shouldn’t Cause Panic
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is one of the most common health problems in the world.
It affects billions of people and is a...
Common Vitamin Can Help the Body Fight Cancer Better
A common vitamin that many people already know may one day help doctors fight some of the hardest-to-treat blood cancers.
Researchers from the University of...
Your Home’s Temperature Could Affect Your Dementia Risk
The temperature inside your home may play a much bigger role in your health than many people realize.
A study suggests that even small changes...
Lower Blood Pressure Target to This Number Could Save More Lives
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is one of the most common health problems in the world. It often develops slowly and usually has...
Existing Drug May Slow Brain Aging and Alzheimer’s Damage
Scientists have made an exciting discovery that could change the way we understand aging and Alzheimer's disease.
Researchers at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical...
Common Heart Medicine May Increase Dangerous Bleeding Risk in Older People
A common medicine used to slow the heart rate may increase the risk of serious bleeding in older people with atrial fibrillation (AFib), according...
Scientists Find a Major Cause of Alzheimer’s Emotional Symptoms
Scientists have made an important discovery that could change the way doctors understand and treat Alzheimer's disease.
For many years, researchers have focused mainly on...
Taking Blood Pressure Drug at Night May Better Protect the Heart
A simple change in the time people take their blood pressure medicine could make a big difference to their long-term health, according to a...
A Common Mineral Could One Day Help Clear Clogged Arteries
Heart disease is the biggest cause of death around the world. Millions of people die every year from heart attacks, strokes, and other problems...
E-Cigarette Chemicals May Increase Heart Disease Risk
Is vaping really safer than smoking? Many people believe that e-cigarettes only produce harmless water vapor, but scientists say this is not true.
As vaping...