Foods to avoid if you have high blood pressure
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is a common condition that affects millions of people around the world.
It raises the risk of serious problems...
What you need to know about final stages of dementia
Dementia is a serious brain condition that slowly gets worse over time. It affects millions of people around the world.
In the final stages, dementia...
Scientists find a big cause of deadly heart rhythm diseases
A group of scientists at The Ohio State University have made an exciting discovery that could help save lives.
They studied a small protein in...
Can herbal supplements help lower high blood pressure?
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is a common health problem that can lead to heart disease, stroke, and other serious issues if it’s...
How a tiny protein helps protect our lungs from scarring
For a long time, doctors believed that our lungs were completely sterile—free of bacteria, viruses, or any other microbes.
Today, science paints a very different...
Plant-based foods can protect against diabetes and help the planet
A new study suggests that eating more healthy plant-based foods may not only protect you from developing type 2 diabetes but also help reduce...
How life experiences shape brain health and dementia risk
Our life stories are made up of major experiences—especially social ones—that shape who we are.
Childhood hardships, the quality of education, the strength of our...
Ten ways diabetes and dementia are linked
The link between diabetes and dementia is becoming increasingly clear.
New research shows how blood sugar problems affect brain health and vice versa.
Here are ten...
This diabetes drug shows broad benefits for kidney and heart health
The largest and most comprehensive meta-analysis to date on glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists reveals significant benefits for kidney and cardiovascular outcomes, even in...
Beta blockers: Why are celebrities name-checking this drug
A little blue pill is creating a stir in Hollywood—and no, it's not Viagra.
It's propranolol, a beta blocker originally designed for heart conditions, that's...