This Blood Pressure Number Can Show Early Heart Damage
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is one of the most common health problems in the world. Millions of people have it, and many...
Diabetes Drug Could Save Heart and Kidneys While Cutting Healthcare Costs
Type 2 diabetes is one of the fastest-growing health problems around the world.
It affects millions of people and happens when the body cannot use...
Common Sleep Medicines May Raise Dementia Risk, Scientists Warn
Getting a good night's sleep is important for both physical and mental health. During sleep, the brain and body recover from the day's activities.
Good...
Common Blood Pressure Drug Have Higher Risk of Side Effects
Millions of people around the world live with high blood pressure, also called hypertension.
Many people do not notice any symptoms, but high blood pressure...
Pancreatic Cancer Risk May Be Linked to Where You Live, Surprising New Study Finds
Pancreatic cancer is one of the deadliest forms of cancer because it often develops quietly without causing clear symptoms.
By the time many people learn...
Could the Health of Your Gums Affect Your Heart? Scientists Discover a Surprising Clue
Most people think brushing and flossing are only important for protecting their teeth. However, scientists are finding that the health of our mouths may...
Scientists Say Almost Half of Dementia Cases Could Be Prevented—But Current Health Campaigns Are...
Scientists Say Almost Half of Dementia Cases Could Be Prevented—But Current Health Campaigns Are Not Working Well Enough
Dementia affects millions of people around the...
Scientists Reveal the Vitamins That May Help Your Liver Heal and Stay Healthy
The liver is one of the hardest-working organs in the human body. It performs hundreds of important jobs every day to keep us healthy.
It...
Scientists Find Powerful Drug Combo for Tough Lung Cancer
Doctors have made major progress in treating lung cancer by matching medicines to the genetic changes that drive each person's disease. Even so, many...
New Global Heart Failure Definition Aims to Save Millions Through Earlier Detection
Scientists from leading heart organizations around the world have released an updated guide that changes how doctors identify, classify, and manage heart failure.
The new...