Why both blood pressure numbers matter for heart disease prevention
If you’ve ever had your blood pressure checked, you might remember hearing two numbers. They sound like “120 over 80.”
For a long time, doctors...
Common drugs may quietly increase your dementia risk
As we get older, it’s common to notice changes in memory or thinking. Sometimes it’s just small things, like forgetting where you put your...
Scientists discover deep cause of alcohol addiction in the brain
Alcohol addiction is one of the most serious and common mental health problems around the world. It affects millions of people and causes major...
How even slightly high blood pressure can harm your heart
High blood pressure is often called the “silent killer.” That’s because it usually has no clear warning signs, but it can quietly damage the...
People with chronic kidney disease need better health guidelines
A new study from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine shows that U.S. doctors who treat kidney disease need better support and guidelines...
Improving blood flow to the brain may not boost cognitive skills
A new study has found that improving blood flow to the brain by opening a narrowed neck artery may not help patients think more...
New strength training could boost muscles and metabolism in type 2 diabetes
Strength training is well known for its benefits: it builds muscles, helps control blood sugar levels, and lowers the risk of heart disease.
But for...
Ultra-processed foods may shorten lives of cancer survivors
Ultraprocessed foods are becoming more common in diets around the world, but growing evidence suggests they may be harmful—especially for people who have survived...
New brain scan may help detect Parkinson’s disease earlier
Parkinson's disease affects over 1.1 million people in the U.S. It slowly damages the brain cells responsible for controlling movement.
By the time symptoms like...
4 in 5 Americans have uncontrolled high blood pressure
A new study has found that four out of five American adults with high blood pressure are not keeping it under control. This puts...