Skipping dental care may increase risks of heart attack, stroke
Many people think of dental care as something separate from the rest of the body, but new research suggests this is not true.
A large...
Study finds a hidden cause of tough high blood pressure
High blood pressure is one of the most common health problems in the world. Many people can control it with medication, but for some,...
Powerful cholesterol drug cuts heart attack risk by 31%
Heart attacks and strokes often seem to happen suddenly, but they usually develop slowly over many years. Damage builds up inside the arteries long...
Smoking cannabis and tobacco may cause dangerous brain changes
Many people know that smoking can harm the lungs, but fewer people think about what it does to the brain. A new large study...
A stronger flu shot may protect the brain from Alzheimer’s
Alzheimer’s disease is one of the most serious health challenges facing older adults today. It is the most common form of dementia and affects...
Single dose of Adderall can quickly raise blood pressure and stress the heart
Many people think of prescription stimulants like Adderall as safe, especially when they are widely used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
However, a...
Men have much higher death risk than women in brain injury
Traumatic brain injury, often called TBI, is a serious health problem that can happen when the head is hit or shaken. This can affect...
Simple natural ways to ease nerve pain
Peripheral neuropathy is a condition that affects the nerves outside the brain and spinal cord. These nerves carry signals between the brain and the...
A simple, low-cost drug could stop heart attacks before they start
Heart attacks have been the leading cause of death in the United States for more than 100 years. Most current treatments focus on dealing...
Study finds major cause of dangerous blood clots
Blood clots are a serious health problem that can affect people without warning. They can form in different parts of the body and sometimes...