Common Diabetes Drugs Tied to Higher Risk of Heart Problems
Two widely used medicines for type 2 diabetes may carry greater risks for the heart than many people realize, according to a new study...
B Vitamins May Offer a Simple New Way to Lower High Blood Pressure
High blood pressure is one of the most common long-term health problems worldwide.
If it is not well controlled, it can greatly increase the risk...
Why the Age You Reach Menopause Could Affect Your Heart Health
For many women, menopause marks a normal part of aging, but the timing of menopause can vary greatly.
While most women stop having periods around...
Three Serious Hip Problems Often Mistaken for Arthritis
Hip pain is one of the most common reasons adults visit an orthopedic specialist.
Many people immediately assume arthritis is responsible, but researchers from Yale...
Millions More People May Need High Blood Pressure Treatment Under New Guideline
A major new analysis suggests that many people with high blood pressure may not be receiving treatment even though they meet the latest medical...
Premature Menopause Linked to Higher Blood Pressure Risk in Women
A woman's age at menopause may provide important clues about her future heart health, according to a major new study published in Menopause.
Scientists found...
Why Irregular Heartbeat Start After Heart Attacks
A heart attack leaves more than emotional scars. It also leaves physical scars inside the heart that can change the way the heart beats...
Kidney Disease May Raise the Risk of Vision Loss
People with chronic kidney disease may have a higher chance of developing age-related macular degeneration, or AMD, according to a large review of previous...
Common Drinking Water Chemicals Linked to Higher Uterine Cancer Risk
Chemicals created during the treatment of public drinking water may be linked to a higher risk of uterine cancer, according to a large new...
Sleep, Genes, and the Hidden Risk of Alzheimer’s
Could the quality of your sleep influence your brain health decades before memory problems appear?
A new study from Edith Cowan University (ECU) suggests the...