Scientists find rare health-boosting compounds in cannabis leaves
Cannabis is usually known for the compounds that affect the brain and mood, especially substances like THC and CBD.
These compounds have received worldwide attention...
This older blood pressure drug may protect the heart better
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is one of the most common health problems around the world. Millions of people live with this condition...
New light test can spot hidden artery disease
Peripheral artery disease, often called PAD, is a serious health problem that affects millions of people around the world.
In the United States alone, doctors...
Peppermint oil may offer a simple new way to lower blood pressure
High blood pressure is one of the most common health problems in the world. Millions of people live with it every day, often without...
Simple blood test may predict dementia risk years earlier
Scientists have long known that growing older is one of the biggest risk factors for dementia. However, not everyone ages in the same way.
Some...
Simple blood test may help doctors choose better treatment for spreading cancer
Cancer becomes much harder to treat once it starts spreading to other parts of the body.
Doctors often rely on scans such as CT scans,...
Reading, music, and museums may help slow aging
Many people already know that exercise, healthy eating, and good sleep can help them stay healthier as they grow older.
But scientists are now finding...
This stretchy implant could treat high blood pressure without drugs
Scientists at Penn State have developed soft, stretchy electronic implants that could help treat people with dangerous high blood pressure that does not respond...
This old cholesterol drug may block spread of ovarian cancer
Ovarian cancer is one of the deadliest cancers affecting women. One reason it is so dangerous is that it is often discovered late, after...
A quick toe-scan with AI could detect hidden artery disease
Peripheral artery disease, also known as PAD, is a common but often overlooked condition that affects blood flow in the body.
The disease develops when...