Daily mango may boost heart health in older women
As women reach menopause—a stage that 1.3 million U.S. women enter every year—their risk of heart disease significantly increases. Nearly half of American women...
New injection can control high blood pressure for a long time
A new treatment that only needs to be given twice a year may offer hope to millions of people struggling to control high blood...
This diabetes drug could help treat liver disease
A drug commonly used to treat type 2 diabetes may also help improve a serious liver condition, according to a new clinical trial from...
Study finds the cause of spread of pancreatic cancer
In a groundbreaking study published May 21 in Nature, scientists at UC San Francisco have identified a protein that plays a crucial role in...
How to reduce early death risk from high blood pressure
A large new study led by researchers at Tulane University has found that people with high blood pressure can dramatically reduce—and even eliminate—their increased...
Brain health score linked to lower risk of heart disease and cancer
A new study from Mass General Brigham has found that taking better care of your brain may also reduce your risk of developing heart...
Some common drugs may harm your memory, study finds
When you take medicine for health problems like high blood pressure or allergies, you usually expect it to help you feel better. But a...
Many Americans have misunderstandings about their blood pressure
A recent study from the University of Southern California (USC) has revealed a troubling truth: many Americans don’t know what counts as a normal...
Is hypothyroidism a metabolic disorder?
When we hear the word metabolism, we often think about how quickly our bodies burn calories. But metabolism is more than that—it includes all the...
Can lowering blood pressure more help you live longer?
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a serious condition that can silently damage your body over time. It puts extra pressure on your blood...