Electrolytes play a big role in blood pressure health
High blood pressure, or hypertension, happens when the force of blood pushing against your artery walls stays too high for too long. This condition...
Why your migraine headaches might be making you crave a large Coke and fries
Whether it's one or two coffees to get us going in the morning or a bar of chocolate after a stressful day, many of...
Seeing a heart doctor could save lives for people with heart failure
A new French study has found that people with heart failure are more likely to live longer if they see a heart specialist, or...
This drug may be more effective for high blood pressure treatment
A new study from Columbia University has found that thiazide diuretics may be a better choice for treating high blood pressure than the more...
Compound in rice and coffee could help relax heart arteries
protect your heart.
Researchers in Japan have discovered that ferulic acid—a plant-based antioxidant—can help relax heart arteries and may even prevent serious heart problems like...
New drug shows promise for heart health in overweight people
A new study has found that a drug called semaglutide could help improve heart health in people who are overweight or obese, even if...
Understanding diabetic neuropathy: symptoms, treatments, and management
Diabetic neuropathy is a common complication of diabetes that affects up to half of the people living with the condition. It happens when high...
Changing blood pressure is a hidden heart risk
Have you ever had your blood pressure checked? It’s a simple test that shows how hard your blood is pushing against your arteries as...
Common stroke symptoms in people with diabetes
Strokes are a major health risk for people around the world, but the risk is especially high for individuals with diabetes. In fact, people...
How cannabis and tobacco harm lung health differently
A new study from the University of Otago has uncovered important differences in how cannabis and tobacco affect lung health. This research comes at...