Research shows new way to treat high blood pressure
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, affects more than 116 million adults in the United States.
It is one of the main causes of...
Osteoarthritis may be a warning sign for many chronic diseases
Osteoarthritis is a common joint disease that makes it painful and harder to move. It happens when the cartilage—the smooth layer that protects the...
This drug may help treat peripheral artery disease and diabetes
A new international study has found that semaglutide, a medicine usually used for type 2 diabetes and weight loss, can help people with peripheral...
Millions of older people still take aspirin despite health risks
Many older Americans are still taking a low-dose aspirin every day, hoping it will protect them from heart attacks or strokes.
But new health advice...
Taking ibuprofen with blood pressure drugs could harm your kidneys
If you have high blood pressure and take medicine for it, you may want to think carefully before using ibuprofen when you have pain.
A...
New drug may end nerve pain without dangerous side effects
Living with chronic nerve pain can be exhausting. For many people, it feels like a constant burning, tingling, or stabbing sensation that never goes...
Feeling more tired than usual could be a warning sign of early death
Scientists at the University of Pittsburgh have found something that could help older people take better care of their health.
They discovered that how tired...
Common blood pressure drug may not be the best first choice, study finds
A large new study from Columbia University has found that a popular drug for high blood pressure may not be the best choice for...
Your face could show signs of dangerous liver disease
Fatty liver disease is becoming more common all over the world. This is mainly because more people are spending time sitting and gaining weight.
The...
Could your coffee grounds help prevent Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s?
Neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and Huntington’s affect millions of people in the United States.
These illnesses slowly damage brain cells, leading to problems with...