New Scan May Help Cure High Blood Pressure for Some People
High blood pressure affects millions of people around the world and is one of the biggest causes of heart disease, stroke, kidney disease, and...
Scientists Discover an Important Cause of Heart Disease
Heart disease remains the world's biggest killer and continues to affect millions of families every year. In the United States, about one in every...
Could Peanuts Help Cancer Spread?
Peanuts are one of the world's most popular snacks. They are rich in protein, healthy fats, fiber, vitamins, and minerals, and many people enjoy...
A New Treatment Could Help Fight Tough High Blood Pressure
High blood pressure is one of the most common health problems in the world. Millions of people live with it every day, and many...
Scientists Discover an Important Cause of Inflammation in Older People
Inflammation is a natural part of the body's defense system. When you cut your finger or catch an infection, your immune system creates inflammation...
Study Finds a Surprising Cause of Dangerous Blood Clots in Legs
Blood clots are a serious health problem that affect millions of people around the world every year.
While blood clotting is a normal process that...
Two Common Minerals in Water Could Help Lower Blood Pressure
High blood pressure is one of the most common health problems in the world. It often develops without obvious symptoms, which is why it...
Feeling Very Tired in Everyday Tasks May Be a Sign of Early Death
Feeling tired after a busy day is normal, especially as people get older. However, scientists are discovering that the amount of tiredness a person...
Doctors Urged to Be Careful with New Sedative Prescriptions for Older People
A hospital stay is often followed by new medicines that are meant to help patients recover. However, a new Canadian study suggests that one...
Heart Disease Is Striking Younger Adults as Obesity Spreads
For many years heart disease was viewed mainly as a disease of old age. Today that picture is changing.
According to a large new international...