Nighttime use of sedative may increase heart damage risk
Midazolam is a medicine that helps people feel calm or sleepy before surgery. It works very well, and most patients don’t remember anything about...
IV acetaminophen may lower blood pressure, study finds
Acetaminophen is a well-known pain reliever that many people use to treat headaches, fevers, and other common problems. Most of the time, people take...
This heart drug may pose risks to kidney health, study finds
A new study published in the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology has raised concerns about the possible side effects of a cholesterol...
Simple drug could help prevent heart attacks and strokes
Researchers from Tehran University of Medical Sciences have introduced a new and simple way to help prevent heart attacks, strokes, and heart failure.
They studied...
Can treating high blood pressure in hospital cause harm?
When people go to the hospital for reasons not related to the heart, their blood pressure can sometimes rise. This might be because they...
The best time to take vitamins to prevent heart disease
Scientists from Harbin Medical University found the optimal time to take vitamin supplements during the day.
Eating time is relevant for our health. For example,...
Shingles vaccine may lower dementia risk in older adults
A surprising public health policy in Wales has helped scientists find strong evidence that a vaccine may help lower the risk of dementia.
In a...
Natural ways to help lower high blood pressure
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is a common health problem that affects people all over the world.
It happens when the blood vessels become...
This common plant nutrient could help reduce high blood pressure
Scientists from the Hospital of Southern Medical University have found that quercetin — a plant pigment that gives many fruits and vegetables their vibrant...
These antioxidants could help reduce the risk of dementia
Scientists from the National Institute on Aging have found that certain antioxidants found in foods may lower the risk of Alzheimer’s disease and other...