The Best Way to Sit During a Heart Attack Could Save Your Life
A heart attack is a medical emergency that happens when blood flow to part of the heart becomes blocked. Without enough oxygen-rich blood, part...
Common Blood Pressure Drug May Raise Skin Cancer Risk in Older People
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is one of the most common health problems in Australia and around the world. More than one...
Scientists Discover Hair Grows by Being Pulled, Not Pushed
Most people never think much about how their hair grows. We notice when it gets longer and needs a haircut, but the process happening...
Tiny Wild Berry Could Help Cancer Treatments Work Better
Deep in the Amazon rainforest grows a small purple-red fruit called camu-camu. Although the berry is tiny, it has attracted the attention of scientists...
Common Blood Pressure Drug May Carry Higher Risks Than Expected
High blood pressure is one of the most common health problems in the world. It affects millions of people and often develops without causing...
A Surprising Link Between Brain Injuries and Brain Diseases in Older People
A bump to the head can sometimes change a person's life forever. Traumatic brain injury, often called TBI, happens when a sudden blow or...
A Simple Home Blood Pressure Program May Cut the Risk of Stroke
For many people, checking blood pressure means visiting a doctor's office a few times each year.
However, new research suggests that regularly checking blood pressure...
Long Naps Linked to Fatty Liver Disease in Type 2 Diabetes
Many people enjoy taking a nap during the day. A short nap can help people feel refreshed, improve alertness, and provide extra energy.
However, new...
Eating Less for a Few Days Could Help Calm Diseased Gums
Most people think of gum disease as a problem caused mainly by poor brushing or not visiting the dentist often enough.
While plaque and harmful...
A Simple Eye Photo Could Spot Alzheimer’s Risk Years Before Symptoms Appear
Alzheimer's disease is one of the most feared illnesses of old age. It slowly damages memory, thinking, and the ability to manage everyday tasks....