Irregular sleep patterns can raise blood pressure
Many people believe that small changes in their sleep schedule won’t affect their health. However, new research from Flinders University suggests otherwise.
The study found...
Cholesterol-lowering drugs and aspirin can increase muscle loss in smokers
A new study suggests that for current and former smokers, statins may help slow down chest muscle loss, while aspirin could have the opposite...
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...
Some nutrient may reduce heart disease by clearing artery plaques
Heart disease remains the leading cause of death worldwide, with atherosclerosis—a condition where fatty plaques build up in arteries—playing a major role. These plaques can...
This new salt substitute may help lower blood pressure
Many people love salty foods like pizza, chips, burgers, and bread.
But in the U.S., the average person eats too much salt, consuming over 3,400 milligrams of sodium...
This drug lowers blood sugar and body weight faster than other diabetes drugs
A new study has found that the diabetes drug tirzepatide helps people lower their blood sugar and lose weight more quickly than other commonly...
This common chemical may increase risk of Parkinson’s disease
Scientists from the University of Rochester and other institutions have found new evidence that a common industrial chemical, trichloroethylene (TCE), may be linked to Parkinson’s...
New stroke drug could speed recovery, study finds
A newly approved clot-busting drug for treating strokes may work just as well as the long-used standard medication—and it could offer key advantages for...
Lack of sleep increases the risk of high blood pressure
Not getting enough sleep may lead to high blood pressure over time, according to a new study presented at the American College of Cardiology’s...
Diabetes strongly linked to aggressive breast cancer
More than 120 million Americans live with diabetes or pre-diabetes, and researchers have now discovered that this condition may make an aggressive form of...