Foods to avoid for healthy blood pressure
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a common health problem, especially in older adults. If it's not managed well, it can lead...
New CT scan helps detect hidden stroke-causing clots in the heart
A new clinical trial from Canada may change the way hospitals diagnose strokes—and help prevent future ones. The study, led by researchers from the...
1 in 4 people with type 2 diabetes also have this dangerous bone disease
A new study from the First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University has revealed a concerning connection between type 2 diabetes and osteoporosis—a condition...
Vitamin B shows promise in managing tough high blood pressure
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a common yet serious health problem that affects millions of people around the world. When left untreated, it...
New diabetes drug can lower blood sugar and boost weight loss
Doctors from many countries recently worked together on a large study to test a new medicine for people with type 2 diabetes. The research...
Is smoking cannabis really safer than tobacco?
As cannabis becomes legal in more U.S. states, more people seem to believe that smoking it is safe—especially compared to smoking tobacco. But is...
Symptoms of severely high blood pressure everyone should know
Blood pressure is a vital sign of your overall health. It tells us how much force your blood uses to push against the walls...
Kidney markers could help doctors prevent heart failure, study finds
An international research team led by Osaka University has discovered a promising way to help doctors predict and possibly prevent heart failure. Their study...
Scientists find hidden cause of cancer
Scientists in Australia have uncovered a new way cancer may begin in the body—through tiny circular pieces of genetic material called circular RNAs. These small...
These daily habits help prevent high blood pressure
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is often called a “silent” condition because it usually has no obvious symptoms. Yet it affects millions of people...