Simple things you can do to control blood pressure
Many people focus on improving their diet but may overlook managing their stress when it comes to preventing and treating high blood pressure.
Recent research...
Why combining Diet Coke with French fries is really a bad idea
The influence of artificial sweeteners on the brain and metabolism has been hotly debated in recent years.
Some studies have found adverse effects on blood...
Orange juice may help reduce risks of obesity, diabetes
In a new study, researchers found that the equivalent of just two and a half glasses of orange juice a day could reverse obesity...
Better sleep habits may reduce heart disease risk and help lose weight
In two new studies, researchers found that sleeping well, long enough and having regular bedtimes, in addition to meeting the American Heart Association’s Life’s...
Low back and neck pain tops U.S. health spending
In a new study, researchers found that low back and neck pain tops U.S. health spending.
They found Americans in 2016 spent an estimated $380...
How drug meant for Ebola may also treat coronaviruses
In a new study, researchers have discovered why drug remdesivir is effective in treating the coronaviruses that cause Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS) and...
New drug could reduce symptoms of chronic cough
In two new studies, researchers found that a new drug at low doses can ease the often distressing symptoms of chronic cough with minimal...
Coronavirus: Human strain causes fear, but domestic livestock strains are not new
Many people are hearing about coronavirus for the first time as the China strain, COVID-19, affecting humans causes concern all across the world.
But coronaviruses are...
irregular sleep patterns may double heart disease risk in older people
In a new study, researchers found that older adults with irregular sleep patterns—meaning they have no regular bedtime and wakeup schedule, or they get...
Sleepy during the day may show high risks for diabetes, cancer
In a new study, researchers found that older people who experience daytime sleepiness may be at risk of developing new medical conditions, including diabetes,...