Natural ways to help control high blood pressure
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a common condition that affects millions of people worldwide. If left untreated, it can lead to serious health...
Flossing might help lower stroke and heart disease risks
Taking care of your teeth may do more than just keep your smile bright. A new study suggests that flossing regularly could lower the...
A simple blood test can accurately detect colon cancer
A new study has found that a simple blood test can accurately detect colon cancer in middle-aged and older adults. The research, published in...
Research shows big cause of autism and ADHD
Scientists from the University of Maryland School of Medicine have discovered a link between inflammation in children and how certain brain cells develop. This...
This method helps cut heart attack and stroke risk in half
A new study from HealthPartners Institute found that people with high blood pressure who used a telemonitoring program had about half the risk of...
Common blood pressure drugs can affect sleep and mental health
Sleep is essential for good health, yet many people struggle to get enough rest. In the United States, about one in three adults does...
This drug could prevent sudden cardiac death without dangerous side effects
Researchers from King’s College London have discovered a new drug, OCT2013, that could help prevent sudden cardiac death. It works as well as an...
Drinking coffee may help protect your heart, study finds
Many people around the world enjoy coffee every day, but there has been much debate about its effects on health. A new study from...
Compounds in these vegetables may protect kidneys in diabetes
Diabetes can cause serious complications over time, including damage to the kidneys. Around one in four people with diabetes will eventually develop diabetic nephropathy, a condition where...
A common but overlooked cause of high blood pressure
Scientists from Brigham and Women’s Hospital have discovered that a hormone called aldosterone plays a bigger role in high blood pressure than previously thought....