These people should pay extra attention to high blood pressure
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is a very common health problem. Nearly half of all adults in the United States have it. According...
Which diabetes drugs work best with metformin?
Researchers from The GRADE Study Research Group have completed an important study to find out how well different medications work when added to metformin,...
Research finds a new autoinflammatory disease and treatment
Scientists have made an important new discovery in medical research, identifying a rare disease called Lyn kinase-associated vasculopathy and liver fibrosis, or LAVLI. This...
Finding the right blood pressure for older people: what you need to know
As we age, keeping blood pressure under control becomes even more important. Blood pressure is the force of blood pushing against the walls of...
Research shows deep cause of Parkinson’s and Lewy body dementia
Parkinson’s disease and Lewy Body Dementia (LBD) are two serious brain disorders that affect millions of people in the United States. Both diseases cause...
People with irregular heart heartbeat can have 5 extra diseases
Healthcare researchers are developing a new software tool to improve the care of elderly patients with atrial fibrillation who have multiple health problems. Atrial...
Blood pressure medication linked to skin cancer risk in older people
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a widespread health issue affecting over a third of Australian adults aged 18 and above. If...
Women with autoimmune diseases face higher heart risks than men, study finds
A new study has found that women with certain autoimmune diseases have a higher risk of dying from heart-related issues like heart disease and...
Women face higher risk of COPD, even without smoking, study finds
A new study published in BMJ Open Respiratory Research reveals that women are about 50% more likely than men to develop chronic obstructive pulmonary...
Poor sleep can increase heart disease risk
A new study led by Uppsala University has revealed that even just a few nights of poor sleep can trigger molecular changes that are...