Many people high blood pressure taking drugs that make it worse
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a prevalent and serious health condition affecting millions of individuals worldwide.
Its consequences can lead to an increased risk...
This drug offers hope for hand pain sufferers
Have you or someone you know ever experienced hand pain that just won’t go away?
A sort of pain that makes doing everyday things –...
Dizziness and vertigo may signal this chronic disease
Have you ever felt dizzy or experienced vertigo? These symptoms might be more important than you think.
A new study from Peking University shows that...
Popular blood pressure drugs may raise eye disease risk
A new study has found a possible link between a common group of blood pressure medications and an increased risk of glaucoma, a serious...
Why your cells use a secret weapon to starve invaders
Most of us learned in school that mitochondria are the “powerhouses of the cell,” tiny structures that make the energy our bodies need.
But new...
Heart attack recovery: Common drug may be riskier for women than men
For decades, beta-blockers have been a standard treatment for people recovering from heart attacks.
But new research suggests that this widely used drug may not...
Constipation drug could help treat chronic kidney disease
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a serious health condition affecting millions of people around the world.
Many patients eventually require dialysis to stay alive once...
How blood vessels and immune cells can cause Alzheimer’s disease
The health of the brain is often linked to neurons, but neurons are only one part of a much bigger picture.
A complex team of...
Eating meat might protect against cancer, says study
A new study has found that eating meat and other animal-based protein foods is not linked to a higher risk of dying.
In fact, it...
A smart new calculator could change how doctors treat high blood pressure
High blood pressure, often called the “silent killer,” affects more than a billion people worldwide and leads to about 10 million deaths each year.
It...