At 2:30 a.m., he told his wife to call 911. A heart attack soon...
Mac Cheek's dad died of a heart attack at age 56. So as Mac neared that age, he took precautions.
He regularly saw a doctor...
Marijuana use is linked to higher risk of death from high blood pressure
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a serious health issue that affects many people. It happens when the force of blood pushing against the...
A surprising new use for an old diabetes drug
Metformin is a well-known medicine that has been used to treat diabetes for more than 50 years. But now, researchers from the University of...
How alcohol affects your blood pressure
Drinking alcohol is a common part of social life for many people. Whether it’s a glass of wine with dinner or a few beers...
Gum disease is linked to pancreatic cancer, study finds
A major new study from the Hebrew University-Hadassah Faculty of Dental Medicine has uncovered a surprising and powerful link between gum disease and pancreatic...
Common drug shows promise in reducing pain after surgery
Researchers at the Medical University of South Carolina have made an exciting discovery that could change how doctors manage pain after surgery. They found...
Early signs of heart disease in women often missed—here’s what to watch for
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for women around the world, yet it’s often seen as a condition that mostly affects men....
Could blood pressure drugs be linked to this chronic skin disease?
Psoriasis is a skin disease that affects millions of people worldwide. According to the Mayo Clinic, it is a long-lasting condition that causes red,...
Simple eye exam can detect Parkinson’s early, study finds
Parkinson’s disease is a brain disorder that slowly affects movement, often causing tremors, stiffness, and problems with balance. It usually shows up in people...
New method can treat gut disease with fewer side effects
Researchers at the University of British Columbia (UBC) have created a new method to deliver drugs directly to the gut, offering hope for better...