Study finds what really causes cancer
Cancer often feels like a random, frightening disease that strikes without warning.
Many people wonder if there’s anything they could have done to stop it.
A...
Lowering blood pressure to below 120 mm Hg could save more lives
Heart disease is one of the biggest health problems around the world. It can lead to heart attacks, strokes, and even death.
One of the...
This blood pressure drug linked to sudden heart stoppage, study warns
A new European study has found that a common blood pressure drug, when taken in high doses, may increase the risk of sudden cardiac...
Vitamin D may help lower blood pressure in older adults with obesity
New research published in the Journal of the Endocrine Society suggests that vitamin D supplements can help reduce blood pressure in certain groups—specifically older...
This common snack can harm your blood pressure, heart health
Licorice has been used for centuries in traditional medicine across Europe and Asia.
The root of the licorice plant, a low-growing shrub mainly grown in...
Study finds big cause of memory loss in older people
Your brain has a special defense system called the blood-brain barrier. This network of tiny blood vessels controls what can enter the brain from...
Penicillin use may help lower Parkinson’s risk, study finds
A surprising new study from Rutgers Health has found that people who took penicillin antibiotics multiple times had a slightly lower risk of developing...
How high blood pressure reshapes blood vessels
Scientists at Michigan Medicine have uncovered how a common genetic variant linked to high blood pressure causes long-term changes in blood vessel structure—raising the...
Almonds may boost heart health and support a healthier body, studies show
Swapping out snacks like biscuits and crisps for almonds may do more than just improve your diet—it could help protect your heart.
New research led...
Some blood pressure drugs are linked to bowel diseases
High blood pressure is a serious medical condition that affects about one in ten adults worldwide.
If left untreated, it can lead to heart attacks,...