How blood vessels may be causing high blood pressure
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is one of the most common and dangerous health conditions in the United States. It raises the risk of...
Common diabetes drug may help you live longer
Metformin is a well-known medication used by millions of people with type 2 diabetes to help control their blood sugar. But now, researchers from...
Drinking black tea daily may help lower blood pressure, study finds
A new study from The University of Western Australia has found that drinking black tea regularly could help lower blood pressure, offering a simple...
Bacteria in the nose may trigger Alzheimer’s, study finds
Our nose does more than help us smell—it may also be a hidden gateway into the brain. A recent study from Griffith University has...
Waist size compared to height may predict future heart failure better than BMI
A new study suggests that your waist size in relation to your height may be a stronger warning sign for future heart failure than...
What people with type 2 diabetes should know about drinking alcohol
Drinking alcohol when you have type 2 diabetes can be tricky. It’s not always clear how alcohol will affect your body, especially when you’re...
Common inflammation drug can reduce knee and hip replacements
A recent study has brought new hope to people living with osteoarthritis—a painful and common condition that affects the joints, especially in older adults....
Many older people don’t know they have vision loss disease
Glaucoma, often referred to as the “silent thief of sight,” is one of the leading causes of irreversible blindness worldwide. What makes this condition...
Struggling with anxiety? Keeping a regular sleep schedule may protect your heart
If you live with anxiety, sticking to a regular sleep schedule might do more than help you feel rested—it could also protect your heart.
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Many Americans are too far to get their neurological care, study finds
A recent study from Michigan Medicine has revealed a major challenge facing older Americans—especially those in rural areas—when it comes to accessing neurological care.
The...