Many common drugs may worsen high blood pressure
Scientists from Harvard have discovered something surprising: almost 1 in 5 people with high blood pressure may be taking other medications that unknowingly make...
Speeding up heart rate may help people with stiff heart failure breathe easier
A new study from the University of Minnesota Medical School and the University of Vermont's Larner College of Medicine suggests that increasing heart rate...
High blood pressure can damage kidney cells—even without diabetes
A research team from the Medical University of Vienna has discovered that high blood pressure on its own can damage important kidney cells, even...
Common gout drug may help prevent heart attacks and strokes
A widely used and affordable medication for gout might also help reduce heart attacks and strokes in people with heart disease.
This surprising benefit comes...
Screening for both high blood pressure and irregular heartbeat could prevent strokes, experts say
A group of 29 medical experts from around the world says that checking for high blood pressure and heart rhythm problems at the same...
Tanning beds can age skin genetically very fast
For many people, especially younger adults, tanning beds have long been seen as a quick and easy way to get a golden glow. Some...
AI boosts heart attack detection and cuts down on false alarms
A new study has shown that artificial intelligence (AI) can help doctors better detect serious heart attacks by analyzing ECGs, or electrocardiograms.
The AI system...
This surgery could save the heart in people with diabetes
Metabolic surgery, also called weight-loss or bariatric surgery, is a medical procedure that helps people lose weight.
Many people with diabetes are choosing this surgery...
Common drugs may be linked to Parkinson’s disease
Parkinson’s disease is a serious brain condition that affects how people move. It can cause shaking, stiff muscles, and problems with balance. Over time,...
A new injection could change the way we treat high blood pressure
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, affects millions of people all over the world.
It’s a common health problem, and many people are prescribed...