Study finds hidden cause of heart rhythm disorders
Heart rhythm disorders, also called arrhythmias, can be dangerous and sometimes deadly.
These conditions happen when the electrical system that controls the heartbeat stops working...
This simple blood pressure mistake could lead to a wrong diagnosis
Many people trust blood pressure readings as an important sign of their health.
Doctors use these numbers to decide whether a person may have high...
Common brain drugs may increase risk of Parkinson’s disease
Parkinson’s disease is a serious brain disorder that slowly worsens over time. It mainly affects movement and can cause shaking, muscle stiffness, slow movement,...
Simple hospital changes may help older people recover faster and safer after surgery
A new study suggests that hospitals can greatly improve recovery for older adults after surgery by taking a few simple but targeted steps before...
Scientists turn everyday driving into a new tool for detecting early dementia risk
For many people, driving is something they do without much thought. But behind the wheel, the brain is constantly working.
Drivers must watch traffic, judge...
Simple mental health practices may help protect the heart
Heart disease remains one of the biggest health threats in the world. Millions of people die each year from heart attacks, strokes, heart failure,...
This drug may help older people fight obesity and improve heart health
Obesity is no longer seen as only a problem of middle age. In many countries, especially wealthier nations, a large number of adults over...
Simple plant foods could be the best natural ways to lower blood pressure
A growing number of scientists believe that what people eat every day may strongly influence whether they develop high blood pressure later in life.
A...
Simple signs of weakness may predict stroke risk years earlier
Stroke is one of the leading causes of death and long-term disability around the world. It happens when blood flow to part of the...
Vitamin B12: the essential nutrient with a complicated cancer link
We’ve all heard the advice: eat your fruit and vegetables, get your vitamins, and stay healthy. For the most part, that guidance holds up....