When should you take blood pressure medication—morning or night?
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a common condition that raises the risk of heart disease, stroke, and kidney problems. For many people, taking medication is an essential...
Which blood pressure number can predict your dementia risk?
A recent study from the University of Miami suggests that diastolic blood pressure—the lower number in a blood pressure reading—may be an important factor...
Understanding common causes of mini-strokes
A mini-stroke, also called a transient ischemic attack (TIA), happens when the blood flow to the brain is briefly blocked. Although the symptoms are...
Understanding common causes and treatment of tinnitus
Tinnitus, often described as a ringing in the ears, affects millions of people around the world. Some hear a ringing sound, while others experience buzzing, hissing,...
This vitamin may lower drug-resistant high blood pressure
A study suggests that B vitamins could be an effective way to lower blood pressure, especially for people who do not respond well to...
This diabetes drug linked to increased heart disease risk
Rosiglitazone is a medication used to treat type 2 diabetes, a condition where the body struggles to control blood sugar. It belongs to a...
What is healthspan, and how can you maximize yours?
Much attention has been paid in recent years to life expectancy in the U.S., which remains lower than in many other industrialized nations that...
Stress may worsen immune response in women with breast cancer
A new study has found that stress can negatively affect the immune system in women with breast cancer, both throughout the body and within...
Scientists find why the female brain can stay sharp in old age
Scientists at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) may have uncovered a key reason why women tend to outlive men and maintain better...
Poor sleep in teens linked to high blood pressure
A new study suggests that teenagers who struggle to fall or stay asleep and get less sleep than their peers may be five times...