Study finds a more effective high blood pressure drug
A new study from Columbia University has found that one of the most commonly prescribed medications for high blood pressure, called ACE inhibitors, may...
These two cholesterol drugs can prevent heart disease equally well
Rosuvastatin and atorvastatin are two of the most common medications used to lower “bad” cholesterol, also called LDL cholesterol.
Doctors often prescribe these drugs to...
Can vitamin B help lower blood pressure naturally?
High blood pressure is a serious health issue affecting people all around the world. Sometimes, even with the help of several medications, blood pressure...
Doctors may soon prescribe exercise to prevent heart disease
Heart disease is a major concern in today’s world.
That’s why the American Heart Association (AHA) is shining a light on the importance of staying...
Can blood pressure pills help prevent dementia?
As people grow older, many worry about keeping their memory and brain sharp.
A new study brings some hopeful news: taking medicine to control high...
Common anxiety pills could affect cancer survival
Many people take anxiety pills called benzodiazepines to help them feel calm or sleep better.
These drugs are also used a lot by people with...
Having a sense of purpose may protect the brain from Dementia
People who live in the so-called “Blue Zones,” regions of the world where lifespans are often longer than average, share many lifestyle habits.
One common...
How changes in brain blood flow could transform Alzheimer’s diagnosis and treatment
More than seven million Americans are currently living with Alzheimer’s disease, a devastating condition that gradually erodes memory and thinking ability.
Scientists know that the...
Mediterranean diet plus exercise and calorie control may lower diabetes risk
Type 2 diabetes is one of the fastest-growing health challenges in the world, but new research suggests that simple, sustainable lifestyle changes can help...
How the brain’s immune system may fuel drug relapse—and how to stop it
One of the hardest challenges for people recovering from addiction is avoiding relapse.
Even after long periods of abstinence, the brain’s wiring often pulls people...