Big cause of plaque buildup in blood vessels you need to know
Heart disease is a major cause of death around the world.
In the United States, about one out of every four deaths is linked to...
Common blood pressure drugs may not prevent a second heart attack
After someone has a heart attack, doctors often prescribe a type of medicine called beta blockers.
These drugs help control heart problems like high blood...
Low-birth-weight deliveries may increase dementia risk later in life
A new study has found that people who give birth to babies weighing less than 5.5 pounds may face a higher risk of memory...
How your morning coffee could affect blood transfusions
Most people think of caffeine as the pick-me-up in their morning coffee or tea, but new research suggests it could have surprising effects on...
How the curves in your spine could be causing you pain
Over 60% of us will suffer from lower back pain at some point in our lives. Without question, it's the leading cause of disability...
Dr. K.C. Brennan on understanding and treating migraine
Excerpts from our conversation with Dr. K.C. Brennan, an expert on migraine and headache treatment at the University of Utah.
NIHNiH: How do you approach...
Do you really need a dental check-up and clean every six months
Just over half of Australian adults saw a dental practitioner in the past 12 months, most commonly for a check-up.
But have you been told...
How depression and heart disease may be genetically linked
Researchers from Vanderbilt University Medical Center and Massachusetts General Hospital have discovered a possible genetic link between coronary artery disease (CAD), major depression, and...
Can diet help fight brain cancer? New study shows hope
Glioblastoma is the most aggressive form of brain cancer, and sadly, most patients survive only one or two years after diagnosis.
These tumors grow quickly,...
A promising new drug for tough high blood pressure
A new treatment has been shown to significantly lower blood pressure in people whose levels stay dangerously high, despite taking several existing medicines, according...