The worst foods for high blood pressure
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a common health issue, especially among older adults. It can strain the heart, damage blood vessels, and increase...
Early signs of liver cirrhosis you shouldn’t ignore
Liver cirrhosis is a serious condition where the liver gradually becomes damaged over time. As the damage continues, healthy liver tissue is replaced by...
A tiny pill could reduce knee and hip replacements
Many people around the world suffer from osteoarthritis, especially as they get older. It’s a condition where the joints, like knees and hips, become...
How often should you check your blood pressure at home?
Keeping an eye on your blood pressure at home is a smart and important way to manage high blood pressure, also called hypertension.
This condition...
These supplements may increase your risk of Alzheimer’s disease
Alzheimer’s disease is a serious brain condition that affects many people around the world, especially older adults. It slowly gets worse over time and...
How ants could inspire the next generation of antibiotics
As hospitals around the world struggle with dangerous drug-resistant infections, scientists are increasingly looking to nature for solutions.
Surprisingly, one promising source may be crawling...
Could full-fat cheese and cream help prevent dementia?
For many years, people have been told to avoid full-fat dairy foods like cheese and cream because they contain a lot of saturated fat.
These...
Inflammation fuels the most aggressive lung cancer
Small cell lung cancer (SCLC) is one of the most dangerous forms of lung cancer. It grows and spreads very quickly.
Sadly, only about 5...
Study finds a surprising new cause of Alzheimer’s disease
Alzheimer’s disease is known for causing serious problems in the brain, such as memory loss, confusion, and difficulty thinking clearly.
One of the main things...
Night shifts and jet lag may increase breast cancer risk
Working late at night, flying across time zones often, or keeping an irregular sleep schedule may do more than just leave you tired—it might...