Chronic cannabis use is bad for your heart health, UCSF study confirms
A new study led by researchers at UC San Francisco has found that chronic cannabis use—whether smoked or eaten—may pose significant risks to heart...
New ultrasound toothbrush could detect gum disease without the poking
Going to the dentist often means enduring an uncomfortable poke around your gums with a sharp metal tool. This process, known as periodontal probing,...
High blood pressure linked to these personality traits
Many people think of high blood pressure as something that only affects the heart. At doctor visits, it's often treated like just another number...
Can mouthwash increase your blood pressure?
Most people use mouthwash to keep their breath fresh and their mouths clean. It’s a normal part of many people’s daily routine, often seen...
Foods to avoid if you have high blood pressure and diabetes
Taking care of your diet is very important when you have high blood pressure and diabetes. These two health conditions are closely linked to...
Common symptoms and treatments of peripheral artery disease (PAD)
Peripheral artery disease, or PAD, is a common condition where the arteries that carry blood to your limbs—usually your legs—become narrow. This narrowing reduces...
Both blood pressure numbers predict heart disease risk
When you visit a doctor, you’ve probably had your blood pressure checked. The results come as two numbers—one on top and one on the...
Study finds popular cholesterol drug may harm kidneys
Rosuvastatin is a commonly prescribed medication used to lower high cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart disease.
It belongs to a group of drugs...
Scientists find how to repair diabetic heart failure
A thin, gel-like lining inside the heart’s tiniest blood vessels may hold the key to treating heart failure in people with diabetes, according to...
New imaging can detect aggressive breast cancer more effectively
Triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) is one of the most aggressive and difficult-to-treat forms of breast cancer.
Unlike other types, TNBC doesn’t respond to common hormonal...