Common food addictive in coffee could raise your blood pressure
In a recent study, researchers found that a common food additive, phosphates, could raise blood pressure and pulse rates in healthy young adults.
The study...
This diabetes drug may benefit people with heart failure
In a new study, researchers found diabetes drug dapagliflozin could benefit patients with heart failure.
The benefits are especially obvious in people with weak ejection...
This kidney surgery could help treat high blood pressure
In a new study, researchers found one type of surgery could help lower high blood pressure in patients.
The surgery called 'renal denervation’ targets the...
Compounds in coffee may help limit prostate cancer growth
In a new study, researchers discovered some compounds in coffee may help inhibit the growth of prostate cancer.
The research was conducted by Japanese researchers...
Physiotherapy may be best to treat back pain
In a new study, researchers found physiotherapy is an important and effective way to treat chronic back pain.
However, many people cannot get sufficient care...
New guidance for preventing heart disease and stroke
In a newly published guidance, researchers give recommendations about how to prevent stroke and heart attack effectively.
The recommendations include eating a heart-healthy diet, taking...
Why this common blood pressure drug may increase skin cancer risk
In a recent study, Danish researchers found that one of the most common drugs for high blood pressure is linked to increased risk of...
8 tips for women to prevent heart disease
Recent studies have shown that heart disease in women can be different from that in men.
Currently, in the U.S., more women die from heart...
Dementia death rate in the U.S. doubled in the past 17 years
In a new study, researchers found that dementia mortality in the United States has doubled from 2000 to 2017.
Currently, dementia has become the No.1...
What you should know about AEDs to protect your heart
AEDs are common in public places.
Many people have seen the device but may not know its function and how to use it.
Oscar Tovar-Calderón, M.D.,...