Cutting salt in everyday foods could save your blood pressure
Two new studies from France and the United Kingdom have found that lowering the amount of salt in packaged and prepared foods could help...
Inflammation and autoimmune-like dysfunction may be fueling heart failure
Heart failure is a serious condition that affects millions of people. It happens when the heart muscle becomes weak or damaged, often after a...
Grandparenting may slow cognitive decline, study finds
Looking after grandchildren might be more than just a helpful act for the family—it could also protect the brain health of grandparents.
A new study...
Most Americans don’t know there are more cholesterol drugs than just statins
High cholesterol is one of the biggest risk factors for heart disease and stroke. These are the leading causes of death around the world.
While...
This health problem is a strong cause of dementia
Chronic traumatic encephalopathy, or CTE, is a brain condition caused by repeated hits to the head. It has long been linked to professional athletes...
Common drug could reduce hand pain in osteoarthritis
Have you or someone you know ever felt a constant ache or stiffness in your hands—pain that makes it hard to do simple things...
Worst exercise for people with high blood pressure
Exercise is a great way to help lower high blood pressure, also known as hypertension. It helps your heart grow stronger, improves blood flow,...
Could vitamin D be the key to treating inflammatory bowel disease?
Inflammatory bowel disease, or IBD, is a long-term health problem that affects the digestive system. It includes Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis.
These conditions cause...
These people suffer most from uncontrolled blood pressure
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a major health issue that affects almost half of all adults in the United States.
It increases...
Major causes of thyroid diseases you need to know
Thyroid problems affect millions of people around the world. The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland in your neck, but it does a very...