Understanding the long-term impact of blood pressure drug use
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, affects millions of people around the world. It happens when the force of blood pushing against the...
Heart disease deaths decline in the U.S. despite rising obesity
Between 1990 and 2019, the United States saw a major drop in deaths caused by heart disease. In 1990, heart disease led to the...
How Parkinson’s disease affects men and women differently
Scientists have long wondered why more men than women are diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease.
Now, researchers from Aarhus University in Denmark may have found an...
Stomach bacteria may be linked to Alzheimer’s disease
A new study has found a possible link between a common stomach bacteria called Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) and a higher risk of Alzheimer’s...
A new device could treat obesity and diabetes more effectively
A new device called ForePass might change how doctors treat serious obesity and diabetes.
What makes it special is that it works like weight-loss surgery...
Hidden brain fluid leaks may be mistaken for dementia
At Cedars-Sinai, a team of doctors led by Wouter Schievink has made a discovery that could change how some patients with dementia-like symptoms are...
Could gut bacteria be the key cause of Parkinson’s disease?
Parkinson’s disease is a serious condition that affects how the body moves. It causes symptoms like shaking, muscle stiffness, and trouble with balance and...
High blood pressure drug may raise risk of sudden cardiac arrest
A recent study from the European Sudden Cardiac Arrest network has found a possible link between a common high blood pressure medicine and a...
What causes pancreatic cancer and how to reduce your risk
Pancreatic cancer is a serious illness that starts in the pancreas, a small organ located behind the stomach.
The pancreas has two important jobs: it...
Home remedies to help lower high blood pressure
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is a common problem that can lead to serious health issues like heart disease and stroke if not...