Study shows a major cause of gut inflammation
Imagine your gut as a busy, thriving city filled with countless tiny residents. These residents are not people, but microorganisms—bacteria, viruses, and even little...
Watching your blood pressure can help prevent this brain lesion
A new study from scientists at the University of Miami has found an important connection between blood pressure and brain health, especially as we...
Widely used blood pressure drugs may be dangerous to women
A new study from the University of Bologna has found that women who take beta-blockers to manage high blood pressure may face a higher...
Warning signs of clogged arteries you shouldn’t ignore
Clogged arteries, also known as atherosclerosis, happen when sticky plaque builds up inside the arteries—those important blood vessels that carry oxygen-rich blood to the...
Room temperature can affect cognitive function in older people
A recent study has found that indoor temperatures can significantly impact how well older adults can focus and think clearly. The research was done...
Long-term blood pressure drug may affect kidney health
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a common health condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It occurs when the force of blood against the...
New drug combo can manage type 2 diabetes better
Type 2 diabetes is a common condition where the body struggles to use insulin properly, leading to high blood sugar levels.
One of the most...
Study finds how to treat irregular heart rhythm in older people
A team of healthcare researchers is developing a new software tool that could change the way doctors manage elderly patients with atrial fibrillation (AF),...
What causes thyroid inflammation?
Thyroid inflammation, also known as thyroiditis, occurs when the thyroid gland, a small butterfly-shaped organ in the neck, becomes swollen or irritated.
The thyroid plays...
Why blood pressure spikes at the doctor’s office
White coat hypertension is a condition where your blood pressure goes up when it’s measured at a doctor’s office or medical clinic but is...