Twice-yearly injection may make high blood pressure easier to control

High blood pressure, also called hypertension, affects billions of people worldwide and is one of the biggest causes of heart attacks, strokes, heart failure,...

This everyday mineral could be one of the best natural helpers for high blood...

High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is one of the leading causes of heart attacks, strokes, kidney disease, and heart failure. Because it often causes...

Simple breathing workout lowers blood pressure almost as much as medication, study finds

High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is one of the biggest risk factors for heart disease and stroke. It often develops without obvious symptoms, which...

How alcohol quietly damages your liver—and why stopping early can save it

Your liver is one of the hardest-working organs in your body. It removes harmful substances from your blood, stores nutrients, and helps digest food. It...

High blood pressure is serious, but one reading does not tell the whole story

High blood pressure, also called hypertension, affects millions of people around the world. It is often known as the “silent killer” because it usually causes...

Hidden eye disease affects many older adults without warning, study finds

Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of permanent vision loss around the world, but many people do not know they have it. The disease...

Early signs of colon cancer you should never ignore

Colon cancer, also called colorectal cancer, is one of the most common cancers around the world. It begins in the colon or rectum, which are...

Common surgery sedative may raise heart risks at night, major study suggests

Midazolam is a widely used medicine that helps people relax or fall asleep before surgery and medical procedures. It is popular because it works quickly...

Common sleep medicines linked to higher dementia risk in older adults, study finds

Many people struggle to fall asleep or stay asleep. This common problem, known as insomnia, can leave people feeling tired and affect their daily...

Approved anti-inflammatory drug may help reduce both alcohol addiction and chronic pain

Scientists have found that a medicine already approved for inflammatory diseases may one day help people with alcohol use disorder by reducing both heavy...