Two Common Minerals in Water Could Help Lower Blood Pressure

High blood pressure is one of the most common health problems in the world. It often develops without obvious symptoms, which is why it...

Feeling Very Tired in Everyday Tasks May Be a Sign of Early Death

Feeling tired after a busy day is normal, especially as people get older. However, scientists are discovering that the amount of tiredness a person...

Doctors Urged to Be Careful with New Sedative Prescriptions for Older People

A hospital stay is often followed by new medicines that are meant to help patients recover. However, a new Canadian study suggests that one...

Heart Disease Is Striking Younger Adults as Obesity Spreads

For many years heart disease was viewed mainly as a disease of old age. Today that picture is changing. According to a large new international...

What’s In a Vape? Why E-Cigarettes Are Hardly Harmless

Compared with traditional cigarettes, electronic cigarettes can seem simple and harmless. After all, they trade the eye-stinging smoke of burning tobacco leaves for something...

Vitamins A and D May Help Protect the Lungs in Asthma

Could vitamins help protect the lungs in people with asthma? According to a new study published in Thorax, the answer may be yes. Researchers found...

Quitting Smoking May Help Protect Your Brain From Dementia

Giving up smoking is one of the best decisions a person can make for their health. Most people know that quitting lowers the risk...

Ultra-Processed Foods May Harm Your Heart More Than You Think

Ultra-processed foods have become a major part of modern diets. Many people eat them every day because they are convenient, inexpensive, and widely available. Breakfast...

The Surprising Sleep Habit That May Raise Fatty Liver Risk in Diabetes

A good night's sleep may be doing far more than helping you feel refreshed the next morning. According to new research, it could also help...

Heart Attack Blood Test Could Quickly Identify People Most at Risk

A severe heart attack is a medical emergency that can become life-threatening within minutes or hours. Doctors must decide very quickly which patients need...