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How diet could help control high blood pressure in lungs

A new discovery by researchers at the University of Pittsburgh suggests that dietary changes could help treat pulmonary hypertension, a serious lung condition. Pulmonary hypertension...

Why this common fruit is critical to preventing diabetes, obesity

Scientists from Western University have discovered a promising molecule found in sweet oranges and tangerines called nobiletin, which may help combat obesity and prevent...

This common vegetable may help lower blood pressure

A recent study from the University of Bonn has found that an extract from red onion skin may help reduce high blood pressure in...

Study confirms a critical cause of Alzheimer’s disease

Alzheimer’s disease is one of the leading causes of memory loss and confusion in older people worldwide. It is also the most common type...

This common diabetes drug may cause dangerous infection, study finds

Sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 (SGLT2) inhibitors, a newer class of drugs used to manage diabetes, have recently been linked to a rare but serious infection called...

Common drugs that may worsen high blood pressure

Scientists from Harvard have uncovered a surprising finding: nearly 1 in 5 people with high blood pressure may unknowingly be taking medications for other...

Skipping sleep could lead to dangerous high blood pressure, study finds

A new study suggests that getting fewer than seven hours of sleep each night is linked to a higher risk of developing high blood...

How drinking with friends affects your brain

Having a drink with friends at happy hour often makes you feel more sociable, upbeat, and happy. But drinking alone can sometimes lead to feelings...

Scientists discover rare genetic variant linked to early menopause

Scientists have uncovered a rare genetic variant that can cause women to experience menopause up to nine years earlier than usual. The study, published in...

New study finds two proteins that may help prevent stroke recurrence

People who experience a stroke are at a higher risk of having another stroke or a serious heart-related issue, making it important to identify...