High blood pressure drug linked to increased risk of sudden heart stoppage
A large European study has raised new concerns about a common medication used to treat high blood pressure. The drug, called nifedipine, may increase...
A simple pill could help prevent heart attacks and strokes
A team of researchers from Tehran University of Medical Sciences has found a simple and affordable way to lower the risk of serious heart...
Study shows a surprising link between Parkinson’s disease and skin cancer
A small protein known for its role in brain diseases like Parkinson’s may also play a surprising role in skin cancer, according to new...
Early pregnancy blood pressure patterns predict hypertension risk in 14 years
A large new study has found that blood pressure patterns observed in the first half of pregnancy—even among women who do not develop pregnancy-related...
People with heart rhythm issues have higher dementia risk
A large population-based study in Europe has found that atrial fibrillation (AFib)—a common heart rhythm disorder—is linked to a significantly higher risk of dementia,...
New drug shows promise for treating uncontrolled high blood pressure
A new blood pressure medication called lorundrostat has shown promising results in reducing blood pressure among patients whose hypertension is not well controlled, according to a...
This common drug could help treat diabetic kidney disease
Living with diabetes often means dealing with a wide range of health problems. One of the most serious is kidney disease, which affects around...
Scientists find genetic cause of a type of arthritis
Scientists from Adelaide and the United States have found a surprising connection between a rare type of arthritis and gene changes that are usually...
Study shows a big hidden cause of Alzheimer’s disease
A groundbreaking study from Yale-NUS College has revealed a new way of thinking about Alzheimer’s disease, a condition that affects memory, thinking, and behavior—especially...
What you should know about side effects of cholesterol-lowering drugs
Cholesterol is a fatty substance found in our blood. Even though it often gets a bad reputation, our bodies actually need some cholesterol to...