This blood pressure number may predict your dementia risk
Imagine you’re at the doctor’s office, getting your blood pressure checked. After the machine squeezes your arm, it gives two numbers: the top number...
The hidden link between high blood pressure, kidney damage, and heart failure
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is often referred to as a "silent killer" because it doesn’t always show obvious symptoms but can cause...
She was told her heart condition made pregnancy dangerous. Her daughter just graduated college
When Tara Garcia was born, her skin was tinted blue. This meant a lack of oxygen in her body. Doctors told her parents the...
How precision medicine can help prevent dementia
Dementia affects millions of people worldwide, causing memory loss, confusion, and a decline in daily functioning. It’s a devastating condition for patients and their...
Scientists find three big risk factors for stroke
A new study highlights three major risk factors that not only increase the likelihood of having a stroke but also raise the chances that...
How walking can lower cancer risk
Walking is one of the simplest and most accessible forms of exercise, yet it can have a big impact on your health.
Scientists have long...
Medical marijuana is linked to slightly higher risk of heart rhythm disorders
A study from Gentofte University Hospital suggests that using medical marijuana to treat chronic pain may slightly increase the risk of developing heart rhythm...
Uncontrolled high blood pressure harms these people most
High blood pressure, or hypertension, affects nearly half of adults in the United States, according to statistics from the American Heart Association (AHA). This...
Study finds major cause of inflammation in heart disease
Scientists at New York University have uncovered a surprising role for platelets in heart disease. These tiny, sticky fragments of cells, best known for...
This vegetable oil may increase cancer spread, study finds
Researchers from IRB Barcelona recently found that a type of fat called palmitic acid, which is commonly found in palm oil, may increase the...