Study finds why more men die from alcohol overdoses
New research from West Virginia University shows that drinking alcohol while using drugs like fentanyl may help explain why more men than women die...
Blood pressure during exercise can predict your future heart disease risk
As we get older, our body gives us signs about our health—and our blood pressure during exercise might be one of those important signs.
A...
Why controlling blood sugar early helps save lives in type 2 diabetes
A new study from researchers at the Universities of Gothenburg and Oxford shows just how important it is to control blood sugar levels soon...
Your eyes might reveal hidden cause of heart attack, stroke
We often hear that our eyes are the windows to our souls, but now scientists say they could also be windows to our heart...
Common blood pressure drug use may lead to ‘stiff heart’ heart failure
Heart failure is a serious and growing health problem in the United States, causing major health complications and adding billions of dollars to healthcare...
How a protein named ‘hedgehog’ might help save your kidneys
Our kidneys are like quiet superheroes, working around the clock to clean our blood and keep us healthy.
Most people don’t think much about them—until...
Drinking too much coffee could harm people with severe high blood pressure
Many people enjoy coffee every day, and it’s often seen as a comforting and energizing part of daily life.
But a new study suggests that...
How a common diabetes drug could help older adults have strong muscles
Metformin is a well-known medication used to help people with diabetes control their blood sugar.
But now, scientists believe it could also help older adults...
Hidden genetic loops in the body may trigger cancer, scientists discover
Scientists in Australia have discovered a new clue that could help explain why some people develop cancer.
Researchers from Flinders University have found that tiny...
Why checking your blood pressure at home could save your life
High blood pressure is one of the most common health problems in the United States.
It affects nearly half of all adults and often goes...