Study finds big cause of inflammation and heart disease
Heart disease remains one of the top causes of death in Western countries.
For many years, scientists have focused on cholesterol as the main cause—specifically...
Common painkiller paracetamol linked to higher blood pressure in some people
A new study from the University of Edinburgh has found that long-term use of paracetamol—one of the world’s most common painkillers—may raise blood pressure in...
Big study links gut microbiome and daily chemicals to Parkinson’s disease
New research is bringing us closer to understanding how gut health may be tied to Parkinson’s disease, one of the world’s most common and...
This daily food may prevent heart disease, high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes
A new long-term study from Tufts University has found that eating at least three servings of whole grains each day can help middle-aged and older adults...
Scientists find a new cholesterol-lowering drug better than statins
Cholesterol is a natural and important part of our body. It helps build cell walls and makes hormones that we need to stay healthy....
Common industrial chemical linked to Parkinson’s disease, study finds
Scientists from the University of Rochester and other institutions have uncovered new evidence that exposure to trichloroethylene (TCE)—a widely used industrial chemical—may be linked to Parkinson’s disease, a...
Study warns of side effects from common blood pressure drug
A major long-term study has revealed important differences between two commonly used blood pressure medications: chlorthalidone and hydrochlorothiazide.
These drugs are both used to treat...
Which blood pressure number matters more? It depends on your age
Blood pressure readings are a key part of checking heart health, and they’re made up of two numbers: the top number, called systolic pressure,...
Scientists discover hidden cause of heart disease
Heart disease remains one of the biggest health threats around the world, especially in the United States, where it is responsible for about 25%...
Yale scientists find major causes of most types of cancer
A recent study from Yale University has helped answer a question many people ask: how much of cancer is within our control, and how...