Drinking cocoa can protect your blood vessels while sitting
Sitting for long periods—like when you're working at a desk, driving, or watching TV—can be bad for your blood vessels and heart health.
But a...
New asthma injection helps clear airways and ease breathing
A new injectable medicine is giving hope to people with asthma by helping them breathe better.
The drug, called dupilumab (brand name Dupixent), has shown...
How high blood pressure can harm your eyes
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is a common health problem. Many people know that it can lead to heart disease, but not everyone...
Can this common painkiller help stop cancer from spreading?
Most cancer deaths don’t happen because of the original tumor, but because cancer cells move to other parts of the body. This spreading is...
These food could be the best medicine for high blood pressure
A new study has shown that eating more fruits and vegetables can help lower blood pressure and improve both heart and kidney health.
This is...
Study discovers new way to treat chronic back pain
Millions of people around the world live with chronic low back pain. This type of pain can last for years and make everyday activities...
Protecting your brain as you age: the key role of the blood-brain barrier
Many older adults worry about memory loss and changes in thinking as they get older.
Most of the time, these changes are small and normal—like...
Acid reflux may lead to high blood pressure
A new study suggests there may be a connection between acid reflux and high blood pressure.
This discovery could help doctors understand more about how...
Simple blood pressure device helps save mothers and babies in Sierra Leone
A simple device that measures a mother’s blood pressure and pulse is showing promise in improving maternal health care in Sierra Leone, one of...
Why your body clock matters more than you think — especially for heart health
Our modern lives—filled with late-night screen time, irregular work hours, and skipped breakfasts—are taking a toll on one of the body’s most important systems:...