Natural ways to help lower high blood pressure
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is a common health problem that affects people all over the world.
It happens when the blood vessels become...
This common plant nutrient could help reduce high blood pressure
Scientists from the Hospital of Southern Medical University have found that quercetin — a plant pigment that gives many fruits and vegetables their vibrant...
These antioxidants could help reduce the risk of dementia
Scientists from the National Institute on Aging have found that certain antioxidants found in foods may lower the risk of Alzheimer’s disease and other...
Vitamin D supplements strongly reduce risk of cancer death
Scientists from the Affiliated Hospital of Chengdu University and elsewhere found vitamin D supplementation strongly reduces the risk of cancer death.
Vitamin D is a...
Start high with statins to lower bad cholesterol, experts say
Doctors agree that lowering LDL cholesterol—the so-called “bad” cholesterol—can make a real difference in preventing and treating heart disease.
High LDL levels can clog arteries,...
How fried potatoes may affect your blood pressure health
Potatoes are one of the most popular foods around the world. People eat them in many different ways—boiled, mashed, baked, or fried.
But in the...
Could these drugs increase the risk of Parkinson’s disease?
Parkinson’s disease is a condition that affects the brain and makes it hard for people to move. It often starts with mild symptoms like...
Study finds new cause of gout
Scientists at the University of California San Diego have made an exciting discovery about gout, a painful type of arthritis.
They found a new molecular...
New target found for treating deadly pancreatic cancer
Pancreatic cancer is one of the deadliest cancers. The most common type, called pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC), spreads very fast and is hard to...
Fluctuating blood pressure may signal higher heart disease risk
Have you ever heard of blood pressure? It’s the force your blood puts on the walls of your arteries as it moves through your...