Too much or too little thyroid medicine could raise heart death risk
Thyroid problems are very common, and millions of people take medication every day to manage them. One of the most widely prescribed medicines for...
Some exercises can be risky for people with high blood pressure
Exercise is widely known as one of the best ways to keep the heart healthy. For many people, regular physical activity can help control...
Why many knee arthritis x-rays may do more harm than good
Osteoarthritis is one of the most common causes of long-term pain and disability. In Australia alone, more than two million people live with this...
Popular blood pressure drug may increase sudden cardiac arrest risk
High blood pressure is one of the most common health problems in the world. It affects hundreds of millions of people and greatly increases...
New cholesterol drug offers hope for people who cannot take statins
Cholesterol is a fatty substance that exists in every cell of the human body. It plays an important role in helping the body function...
Common blood pressure drug may harm kidneys and reduce potassium levels
High blood pressure is one of the most common health problems in the world. Doctors often call it hypertension. It happens when the force...
A simple vitamin could help immune system kill cancer
Cancer is one of the most serious health problems in the world. Every year, millions of people are diagnosed with different forms of cancer....
This overlooked blood pressure number may predict dementia risk
Many people know that high blood pressure can damage the heart, but fewer people realize that it can also harm the brain. Blood pressure...
Silent warning signs of heart valve disease you need to know
Heart valve disease is a condition that happens when one or more of the valves in the heart stop working properly. The human heart...
The best drinks for your kidneys
Your kidneys are small organs, but they do very big jobs inside the body. Each day they filter waste from your blood, remove extra...