Why systolic blood pressure is very important for heart health
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a common health problem that can increase the risk of heart attacks, strokes, and other serious issues.
For many...
A new diabetes drug can protect both the heart and kidneys
Type 2 diabetes is a long-term health condition that affects millions of people around the world. It happens when the body cannot properly use...
Too much salt could raise your risk of diabetes, study warns
Most people know that eating too much salt isn’t good for their heart. But a new study shows that salt might also raise your...
Can blood pressure drug beta-blockers increase depression risk?
A major new study from the Berlin Institute of Health has brought fresh insight into how beta-blockers—a common type of heart medicine—affect mental health.
This...
Study shows the key to improving blood sugar and sleep
A new study led by researchers at Osaka University has found something surprising about a lesser-known substance in our bodies.
This substance is called D-alanine,...
Aggressive blood pressure treatment may harm older people, study shows
Doctors usually try to lower high blood pressure quickly, especially in hospitals, because it can lead to serious health problems like heart attacks or...
This nutrient may be the brain’s secret defender against Alzheimer’s
Choline is a very important nutrient that helps keep our body and brain healthy. We can find choline in many common foods like eggs,...
Women on this blood pressure drug may face higher heart failure risk
A new study from the University of Bologna has found that women taking beta-blockers for high blood pressure might be at a higher risk...
A common diabetes drug may be the key to stronger muscles in older people
Metformin is a medicine that has been used for many years to help people control high blood sugar caused by type 2 diabetes.
Doctors often...
A new way of thinking about blood pressure could save your heart
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is one of the most common health problems in the world today. It affects millions of people and...