Common painkiller may not be safe for people with high blood pressure
Paracetamol is one of the most commonly used medicines in the world. Many people take it to relieve pain, reduce fever, or manage long-term...
One common heart drug may protect muscle—another may harm it in smokers
A new study has found that two very common medicines may have very different effects on muscle health in people who smoke or used...
The best time to take blood pressure medicine may surprise you
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a very common health condition. Many people have it without knowing, because it often does not...
Hidden chemical in everyday life may raise Parkinson’s risk by 500%
Scientists from the University of Rochester and other research institutions have found new evidence that a widely used industrial chemical may be linked to...
Can coffee raise your cholesterol?
A new study from Norway has found that the way you make your coffee—and whether you are a man or a woman—may affect how...
Common blood pressure drug may not be the best choice, study suggests
High blood pressure is one of the most common health problems in the world today. It affects millions of people and often has no...
Why some patients still struggle to walk after artery surgery
Peripheral artery disease is a common but serious health condition that affects blood vessels in the legs.
It occurs when arteries become narrowed or blocked,...
Medicinal cannabis may not help lower anxiety or depression, study finds
Medicinal cannabis has become increasingly popular in recent years.
Many people believe it can help with a wide range of health problems, including mental health...
Flu shot still protects many people this season even though effectiveness is lower, CDC...
Influenza, often called the flu, is a contagious respiratory illness that spreads every year around the world.
It is caused by influenza viruses that infect...
Can gut health affect risk of Alzheimer’s disease?
Alzheimer’s disease is one of the most common causes of dementia in older adults. It is a progressive brain disorder that slowly damages memory,...