This daily food may prevent heart disease, high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes
A new long-term study from Tufts University has found that eating at least three servings of whole grains each day can help middle-aged and older adults...
Scientists find a new cholesterol-lowering drug better than statins
Cholesterol is a natural and important part of our body. It helps build cell walls and makes hormones that we need to stay healthy....
Common industrial chemical linked to Parkinson’s disease, study finds
Scientists from the University of Rochester and other institutions have uncovered new evidence that exposure to trichloroethylene (TCE)—a widely used industrial chemical—may be linked to Parkinson’s disease, a...
Study warns of side effects from common blood pressure drug
A major long-term study has revealed important differences between two commonly used blood pressure medications: chlorthalidone and hydrochlorothiazide.
These drugs are both used to treat...
Which blood pressure number matters more? It depends on your age
Blood pressure readings are a key part of checking heart health, and they’re made up of two numbers: the top number, called systolic pressure,...
Scientists discover hidden cause of heart disease
Heart disease remains one of the biggest health threats around the world, especially in the United States, where it is responsible for about 25%...
Yale scientists find major causes of most types of cancer
A recent study from Yale University has helped answer a question many people ask: how much of cancer is within our control, and how...
Study finds deep cause of tough high blood pressure
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a major health issue in the United States. It affects more than 116 million adults and...
This pill may help people with joint pain avoid knee and hip surgery
There’s some encouraging news for people living with painful joints. A recent study has found that a common anti-inflammatory drug called colchicine might lower...
Understand common causes of white coat hypertension
Have you ever visited the doctor and been told your blood pressure is high—only to find it’s completely normal when you check it at...