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...
Study finds deep cause of tough high blood pressure
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a major health issue in the United States. It affects more than 116 million adults and...
This pill may help people with joint pain avoid knee and hip surgery
There’s some encouraging news for people living with painful joints. A recent study has found that a common anti-inflammatory drug called colchicine might lower...
Understand common causes of white coat hypertension
Have you ever visited the doctor and been told your blood pressure is high—only to find it’s completely normal when you check it at...
Statins may protect chest muscles in smokers, while aspirin could increase muscle loss
A recent study has found that statins may help slow down chest muscle loss in current and former smokers, while aspirin may do the...
New injection can treat chronic back pain without surgery
Back pain is one of the most common health problems in the world, affecting millions of people and making everyday tasks difficult.
For many, the...
Natural ways to keep your bones strong as you age
Your bones are the framework of your body, giving it structure and protecting your organs.
But as you grow older, your bones naturally lose strength,...