Common type of blood pressure drug linked to increased suicide risk
A recent study has raised concerns about a possible link between a common type of blood pressure medication, angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs), and an...
How widely used blood pressure medications can affect your sleep
Sleep is essential for good health, yet many adults, particularly in the United States, struggle to get enough rest.
With nearly one-third of adults facing...
My teen is addicted to vaping. How can I help them quit and manage...
The Australian government is cracking down on vaping. Recreational vapes of any type – whether they contain nicotine or not – will be banned...
She solved her heart problem. Then she learned her unborn baby had one.
Ashley Boyea had asthma, so she wasn't surprised when she got breathless at work. But when she began gasping for air just walking around,...
These common drugs may cause memory loss in older people
Many of us take medicines to treat everyday health problems like high blood pressure, allergies, or colds. These medications usually help us feel better,...
Surprising health benefits of diabetes drug metformin
Metformin is one of the most widely used medications for managing type 2 diabetes. It works primarily by lowering blood sugar levels.
It does this...
Research confirms a major cause of grey hair
For years, scientists have suspected a connection between stress and grey hair. Now, a new study from Harvard University has uncovered the mechanism that...
How a healthy diet in pregnancy help reduce autism risk
A group of public health experts from the University of Glasgow and the Norwegian Institute of Public Health has found a potential connection between...
Common blood pressure pill linked to dangerous side effects
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a condition that affects millions of people around the world. To help manage this, doctors often...
Alzheimer’s disease is most common in these U.S. regions
A recent study has identified where Alzheimer’s disease is most common in the United States, and it turns out that the East and Southeast...