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...
Statins may protect chest muscles in smokers, while aspirin could increase muscle loss
A recent study has found that statins may help slow down chest muscle loss in current and former smokers, while aspirin may do the...
New injection can treat chronic back pain without surgery
Back pain is one of the most common health problems in the world, affecting millions of people and making everyday tasks difficult.
For many, the...
Natural ways to keep your bones strong as you age
Your bones are the framework of your body, giving it structure and protecting your organs.
But as you grow older, your bones naturally lose strength,...
Mouth and gut bacteria may cause memory loss in Parkinson’s disease
Scientists have found new evidence that bacteria in the mouth and gut could be linked to memory problems in people with Parkinson’s disease.
The study,...
B vitamins may help lower blood pressure, study finds
A new study from the University of Maine suggests that B vitamins could help lower blood pressure, especially for people who don’t respond well...
A once-a-week pill for schizophrenia could change lives, new study shows
Taking medication every single day can be difficult for many people, especially those living with chronic conditions like schizophrenia.
To help make treatment easier, researchers...
New scan could cure high blood pressure in these people
High blood pressure is a common but serious health condition. Often called a “silent killer,” it can lead to heart disease, stroke, and kidney...
Tiny Amazon berry shows big promise in cancer treatment
Scientists from Université de Montréal have made an exciting discovery about a small fruit from the Amazon rainforest called the camu-camu berry.
This berry is...
New way to clear Alzheimer’s-causing proteins without harming brain function
A new study from USC Stem Cell researchers has uncovered a promising way to reduce toxic tau buildup in the brain—a key factor in Alzheimer’s disease and related forms of...