A Simple Change in Blood Pressure Testing Could Reveal Hidden Heart Risks
Blood pressure is one of the most important measurements doctors use to check the health of the heart and blood vessels.
It shows how strongly...
Global Cancer Report Sends Strong Warning About the Future of Public Health
For many years, doctors have warned that cancer is becoming one of the world's greatest health problems.
A new international report shows that this warning...
A Simple Text Message May Be One of the Best Tools for Controlling High...
Keeping high blood pressure under control is often harder than simply prescribing medicine.
Many patients forget to check their blood pressure, miss changes in their...
Study Questions Whether Fish Oil Can Prevent Alzheimer’s Disease
Many people take fish oil capsules because they have heard that omega-3 fatty acids are good for the brain.
Since Alzheimer's disease has no cure,...
Hidden Family Gene May Explain Why Some Men Develop Deadly Prostate Cancer at a...
Most cancers develop after many years as damage slowly builds up inside cells. Only a small percentage are caused by inherited gene changes passed...
Can Ear Acupuncture Provide Migraine Headache Relief?
Migraine is far more than an ordinary headache. It is a neurological condition that can cause severe head pain, nausea, vomiting, and extreme sensitivity...
Scientists create paint-on electronic tattoos that can monitor your heart, brain and muscles
Engineers at Penn State have created a new type of paint-on electronic tattoo that combines art with advanced health technology.
The colorful, washable conductive ink...
Scientists Discover Why Cannabis Users May Stay Lean Despite Eating More
Cannabis is widely known for increasing appetite, often called having the "munchies." Many people become hungrier after using cannabis and may eat much more...
Study Links Blood Fats to Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Irritable bowel syndrome, commonly called IBS, is one of the most common digestive disorders.
Millions of people live with repeated stomach pain, bloating, diarrhea, constipation,...
Scientists Discover an Unexpected Link Between Neighborhoods and Pancreatic Cancer
Researchers have long known that pancreatic cancer is difficult to detect early. The disease usually grows silently for many months before symptoms appear.
When signs...