This exercise saves heart health in people with high blood pressure
Analysis of over 36,000 people with high blood pressure has shown that taking more steps, even below the recommended daily target of 10,000 steps,...
New way to reduce deadly blood clots in type 2 diabetes
A new study from the University of Sydney’s Charles Perkins Centre has uncovered a biological clue that might explain why people with type 2...
Weekly flossing may lower risks of stroke and irregular heartbeat
Flossing your teeth at least once a week may do more than just keep your smile healthy—it could also help protect your brain and...
Popular blood pressure drug may come with hidden health risks
Researchers from Columbia University have been taking a closer look at chlorthalidone, a medication that many doctors prescribe to treat high blood pressure.
Their new...
This DASH diet helps lower blood sugar in type 2 diabetes
A new clinical study has found that a modified version of the DASH diet—originally designed to reduce high blood pressure—can also help people with...
Study finds big cause of Parkinson’s disease in the gut
Parkinson’s disease affects about 8 million people around the world. It is a brain disorder that mostly affects movement.
People with Parkinson’s may have shaking...
Finding the right blood pressure pill could be the key to a healthier heart
We’ve all had a blood pressure check at the doctor’s office. It helps show how well our heart is working.
When blood pressure is too...
New way to stop aggressive prostate cancer
Researchers at the University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center have made an important discovery about aggressive prostate cancer.
They found a possible reason why some...
A smell test could help catch Lewy body dementia early
Lewy body disease is a serious brain condition that affects how people think, move, and remember things. It is the second most common type...
Popular blood pressure drug may raise risk of bowel problems, study finds
Diverticulosis is a condition that affects the intestines. It causes small pouches or bulges to form in the lining of the bowel.
This condition is...