Different types of depression linked to different heart and diabetes risks
Depression is more than just feeling sad. It is a serious health condition that affects millions of people around the world.
For years, scientists have...
Why the top number in your blood pressure reading matters most
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a common health problem that raises the risk of heart attacks, strokes, and other serious diseases.
For years, doctors...
What many people quietly quit cholesterol drugs statins
Statins are widely used drugs that help lower cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart problems like heart attacks and strokes.
Many doctors around the...
Could a common blood pressure pill help you live longer?
Researchers at the University of Liverpool may have found a surprising new way to help people live longer and stay healthier. They discovered that...
Common surgery drug used at night could increase heart disease
Midazolam is a drug that doctors have used for many years to help patients relax before surgery. It makes people feel calm and sleepy....
Study finds the key to better pancreatic cancer treatment
Pancreatic cancer is one of the most deadly types of cancer. It is hard to find early, spreads very fast, and is often difficult...
Scientists find an important cause of Parkinson’s and dementia
Parkinson’s disease and Lewy Body Dementia are two serious brain diseases that affect millions of people in the United States and around the world.
These...
Common blood pressure and heart drugs may cause “stiff heart” heart failure
Heart failure is a serious health problem in the United States. It affects millions of people and costs the healthcare system billions of dollars.
When...
This hormone treatment could reverse fatty liver damage
A new study has made an exciting discovery that could lead to better treatments for fatty liver disease.
Researchers found that a hormone called FGF21...
New diabetes drug can also kidneys and the heart
People with type 2 diabetes who also have kidney disease are at high risk for serious health problems. These include kidney failure, heart attacks,...