Common high blood pressure drugs have surprising side effects, study finds
High blood pressure, or hypertension, affects more than a billion people worldwide and remains the leading cause of death due to heart disease.
Many people...
Calming brain’s immune cells may help fight Alzheimer’s early
New research suggests that soothing the brain’s immune cells could help prevent or reduce the harmful inflammation seen in Alzheimer’s disease.
The study points to...
Call 911 for heart attack or stroke symptoms, or just drive to the ER?...
You're having chest pain, or you fear that your spouse is having a stroke – and you're thinking of just driving to a hospital...
How 3D printing is rebuilding bones—and could soon save lives
What once sounded like science fiction is now becoming a reality—3D printing is changing the way doctors repair bones and body tissues.
This powerful technology,...
Why more young adults are having strokes
Strokes are often thought of as a health problem for older people, but that’s starting to change. More adults under the age of 50...
His heart stopped after a run. His daughter, a nurse, helped restart it.
Home from a 5-mile run one August day, Mark Kleinschmidt couldn't stop sweating. He blamed it on the heat. Then his chest felt tight.
He...
Cerebral palsy drugs given to adults may not match needs
Adults with cerebral palsy (CP) often live with long-term pain and other uncomfortable symptoms. Managing this pain is an important part of their care....
Warning signs of clogged arteries everyone needs to know
Clogged arteries, or atherosclerosis, occur when sticky substances like cholesterol, fat, and calcium build up inside your arteries. These blood vessels are essential for...
Take blood pressure pills before bed could save your heart
A new study from the University of Vigo in Spain has found that people with high blood pressure might live longer and stay healthier...
These common drugs are linked to Parkinson’s disease
Parkinson’s disease is a long-term condition that slowly damages parts of the brain. It affects how people move and control their muscles. Common symptoms...