Why people with high blood pressure avoid checking it at home
Despite guidelines recommending regular at-home blood pressure checks, most people with high blood pressure aren’t checking as often as they should—even when they’re given...
Korean ginseng compound can help fight hair loss
A new study led by Professor Tae-Gyu Lim from Sejong University in South Korea has found that a natural ingredient found only in Korean...
Why heart risk grows the longer you have type 2 diabetes
People with type 2 diabetes often face an increased risk of heart attacks and strokes. But a new study from Karolinska Institutet in Sweden...
Study finds why some wounds refuse to heal
Chronic wounds, like diabetic foot ulcers, are a growing problem around the world. They often last for months or even years, putting people at...
Blood sugar spikes after meals may raise Alzheimer’s risk
New research from the University of Liverpool suggests that sharp rises in blood sugar after meals may increase the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease.
These...
Alcohol may increase risk of colorectal and rectal cancer
Drinking too much alcohol can raise the risk of many health problems—and new research shows it may be strongly linked to colorectal cancer, especially...
People with autism show facial emotions differently
A new study shows that autistic and non-autistic people may express their emotions using different facial movements. This may help explain why they sometimes...
Heart attack vs. heart failure: what’s the difference?
Heart attack and heart failure are two serious health problems that affect the heart. People often confuse them, but they are not the same.
They...
What to drink (and avoid) to help lower high blood pressure
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a common health problem that can lead to serious issues like heart disease or stroke if not managed...
These personality traits may protect you from Alzheimer’s
Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia in older adults. It slowly damages the brain, especially the parts that control memory.
While health...