A bold new target could save millions from high blood pressure

Researchers from the University of Washington and other institutions are calling for a new health goal to fight high blood pressure, also known as...

The best and worst fruits for people with type 2 diabetes

If you have type 2 diabetes, what you eat is very important. This is especially true when it comes to fruit. Fruits are full...

This common hormone may be a hidden cause of high blood pressure

High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a major health problem that affects more than 1.5 billion people around the world. It is one of...

How cell metabolism can affect heart health and aging

To keep the heart and blood vessels healthy, many tiny processes inside our cells need to work together. A new study from the German...

Why eczema is more than a skin problem for older people

Eczema is a long-lasting skin condition that causes redness, itching, dryness, and irritation. It is especially common in older adults. In fact, about one...

How this hormone could make stress memories worse

When people go through very stressful events—like natural disasters, mass shootings, or serious personal trauma—it can leave behind lasting emotional and memory problems. A new...

New CT can detect lung cancer with less risk

A new study has found that an advanced CT scan method, called photon-counting CT, may be much better than regular CT scans for people...

Pregnancy and breastfeeding may slow cognitive decline in women

For a long time, people have known that pregnancy changes a woman’s body in many ways. Now, new research shows that these changes might...

This nickel catalyst could change how drugs and materials are made

Chemists at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign have developed a new class of nickel catalysts that could significantly change how important chemicals are made. The...

Common eye bacteria may worsen cognitive decline

Scientists at Cedars-Sinai have discovered that a common type of bacteria called Chlamydia pneumoniae may stay hidden in the eye and brain for years—and...