Shingles vaccine may reduce dementia risk, study confirms
An unusual public health policy in Wales has offered compelling evidence that the shingles vaccine could reduce dementia risk.
A Stanford Medicine-led study found that...
Common drugs may reshape your gut health, study finds
Our gut is home to trillions of bacteria and other tiny microbes. This community, called the gut microbiome, helps our body in many ways.
It...
Your tongue might show hidden signs of heart failure, study finds
A new study from Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine has found a surprising way to help detect chronic heart failure—by looking at the bacteria...
Eat these vegetables to help lower your blood pressure naturally
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is a common health problem. If it’s not treated, it can lead to serious conditions like heart disease...
Can cholesterol drugs hurt your kidney health?
Statins are one of the most commonly used medicines in the world. They are mainly taken to lower cholesterol levels and reduce the chances...
New procedure can help treat uncontrolled high blood pressure
High blood pressure is a major health problem around the world. It affects millions of people and raises the risk of serious problems like...
A simple way to protect your brain from Alzheimer’s
A new study from RUSH University in Chicago has found that eating certain foods—especially green leafy vegetables—may help keep your brain healthier as you...
Men and blood pressure drugs: what you need to know about side effects
Managing high blood pressure is very important for keeping your heart healthy, especially for men. High blood pressure can lead to serious problems like...
Diabetes may be a hidden cause behind shoulder pain disease
Frozen shoulder is a painful condition that makes it hard to move your shoulder. Even small movements like reaching for something or lifting your...
New non-opioid drug could finally bring relief to people with chronic nerve pain
Scientists at Weill Cornell Medicine and the Burke Neurological Institute have created a new drug that may help people who suffer from long-lasting nerve...