Why common depression drugs could prevent infections and sepsis
A new study suggests that fluoxetine, commonly known as Prozac, may do more than treat depression. Researchers at the Salk Institute found that it...
What to know about flushing kidney stones
Have you ever heard that passing a kidney stone is more painful than giving birth? Each year, more than 1 million people in the...
What is congestive heart failure?
Imagine experiencing shortness of breath during everyday activities, like walking to the kitchen to make a sandwich.
Your legs are swelling.
Then, you notice you’ve had...
Weekly injections reduce weight and knee pain in people with obesity
A new study has found that a once-weekly injection of semaglutide, a medication originally developed for diabetes and weight loss, significantly reduces body weight...
Red onion skin extract may help lower high blood pressure
A recent study from the University of Bonn suggests that an extract from red onion skin could help reduce high blood pressure in overweight...
Study finds a surprising link between high blood pressure and personality
High blood pressure is often linked to heart disease, but it may also have a surprising effect on personality. A new study suggests that...
New ultrasound treatment may help control high blood pressure
A new device that uses ultrasound to calm overactive nerves in the kidneys could help some people with high blood pressure who struggle to...
This painkiller may raise heart disease and stroke risk
A new study from the University of Edinburgh suggests that taking paracetamol regularly for long periods may increase the risk of heart disease and...
Why more older adults want to stop their drugs
A new poll from the University of Michigan National Poll on Healthy Aging has found that many older adults are open to reducing the...
Taking ibuprofen with high blood pressure drugs may bring health risks
If you take medication for high blood pressure, you may need to be careful before using ibuprofen, a common pain reliever. A new study...