This Blood Pressure Number May Matter More Than Doctors Thought
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is extremely common and often causes no obvious symptoms.
Over time, however, the extra pressure can damage blood vessels and...
Why Some Families Have Fatty Liver Disease
A tiny change in DNA may be enough to cause a common form of fatty liver disease in some people, according to research from...
These Everyday Habits Can Help Bring High Blood Pressure Down
High blood pressure is one of the most common health problems worldwide, and many people do not realize they have it.
It develops when blood...
Two Common Heart Problems May Share the Same Hidden Cause
Heart failure and atrial fibrillation are two of the most common heart problems, particularly among older people.
Doctors have traditionally treated them as separate diseases...
These Genes May Raise Blood Clot Risk
Blood clots are part of the body's normal defense against bleeding. When a blood vessel is injured, blood becomes thicker and forms a clot...
This Simple Test Could Help Stop Colon Cancer
Colon cancer is becoming a growing concern for younger adults in the United States. Cases among people under 50 have been rising, and the...
Blood Pressure May Fall Years Before Death
Blood pressure is one of the basic measurements doctors use to check health. It measures the force of blood pushing against artery walls as...
Three Cups of Black Tea May Lower Blood Pressure
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is one of the most common health problems worldwide.
It develops when blood pushes against artery walls with too...
Rare Bone Disease Leaves Most Patients in Pain
Hypophosphatasia, or HPP, is a rare inherited disease that can weaken bones and teeth throughout a person's life.
A new European study shows that many...
Has the Autism Spectrum Become Too Broad?
Autism is now used to describe people with an extremely wide range of abilities and support needs.
Some autistic people need lifelong help with communication,...