These two groups of people more likely to have uncontrolled high blood pressure
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a major health issue in the United States, affecting nearly half of all adults. It increases the risk of heart attacks,...
Scientists discover root cause of alcohol addiction in brain
A recent study led by researchers at the University of Warwick has identified a brain network involved in alcohol addiction. The findings suggest that...
Common blood pressure drugs may increase risk of heart failure
A recent study from Penn State and other institutions has found that some of the most commonly used drugs for high blood pressure—L-type calcium...
New blood test can help prevent irritable bowel syndrome symptoms
Millions of people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) struggle with unpredictable symptoms like abdominal pain, cramps, constipation, and diarrhea. While some find relief by changing their diet,...
More U.S. families are providing care for older relatives, study finds
A new study reveals that the number of family members providing care for older adults—either at home or in residential care settings—has increased significantly...
Leg muscles could help detect heart disease earlier
Researchers at the University of Toronto have discovered that analyzing blood flow in leg muscles may help detect heart disease earlier than current standard...
Common cancer treatment may not help hospitalized patients, study finds
A new study has found that a common type of cancer treatment, called immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs), may not be very effective for patients...
Diet may play a bigger role than genetics in Alzheimer’s risk
New research from Northeastern University suggests that diet may have a greater impact than genetics on the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. The study, published in BMC Neuroscience, found that...
Low-dose aspirin linked to lower diabetes risk in older adults
A recent study suggests that taking a small daily dose of aspirin (100 mg) may reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes in...
Could her heartburn, she wondered, be a symptom of a heart attack?
The day Angie Loving married Sam Abadir, she was on the list for a heart transplant. It was Feb. 29, 2020, three months after...