Can your blood pressure pills contribute to vision loss?
A new study has found a possible link between a common type of blood pressure medicine and a higher risk of glaucoma, a serious...
Natural foods that can help lower your blood sugar quickly
Keeping your blood sugar under control is very important, especially for people with diabetes or those who want to stay healthy and have steady...
Understanding major causes of thyroid disorders
Millions of people around the world have thyroid problems, which can affect many parts of the body.
The thyroid is a small gland in the...
Big swings in blood pressure may raise risk of sudden cardiac death
Middle-aged adults who have blood pressure that changes a lot over time might be at a higher risk of sudden cardiac death, according to...
The best exercises to naturally lower high blood pressure
High blood pressure, or hypertension, affects millions of people around the world.
If it’s not managed properly, it can lead to serious health problems like...
New drug can help people with high cholesterol who can’t take statins
Cholesterol is a type of fat found in every cell in the body. It’s needed for many important jobs, like making hormones and helping...
A surprising blood pressure drug may help you live longer
As we get older, our bodies naturally change. Things don’t work as well as they used to, and we’re more likely to get sick.
Aging...
Study find big cause of Parkinson’s and Lewy Body dementia and new treatment
Parkinson’s disease and Lewy Body Dementia (LBD) are brain diseases that affect millions of people in the United States.
They slowly damage the brain, making...
Common diabetes problem can raise risk of sudden heart failure
When we think about keeping the heart healthy, we usually focus on things like diet, exercise, and keeping blood sugar under control.
But for people...
Is your cholesterol medicine hurting your kidneys?
Many people take medicine to lower their cholesterol and protect their hearts. Two common drugs used for this are rosuvastatin and atorvastatin.
Both of these...