A hidden hormone may cause high blood pressure
Scientists at Brigham and Women’s Hospital have discovered that a hormone called aldosterone may be responsible for many more cases of high blood pressure...
This sugar substitute may fight pancreatic cancer
Stevia is well known as a zero-calorie sugar substitute. But now, scientists have found that it might do more than just sweeten your food.
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Bottom blood pressure number can predict dementia and stroke
Scientists at the University of Miami have found that the lower number in your blood pressure reading, known as diastolic pressure, could give important...
Study finds a big cause of aging and inflammation
Scientists have found a gene that may play a big role in how we age. This discovery could lead to new ways to slow...
Women with vascular disease face delays and missed treatments warn
Peripheral vascular disease (PVD) is a health condition that affects blood vessels outside the heart. It can cause serious problems, such as pain, limited...
These daily habits may help prevent Alzheimer’s and cognitive decline
An estimated 7.2 million Americans over the age of 65 are currently living with Alzheimer’s disease, and this number is expected to nearly double...
Two common drugs team up to fight serious liver disease
Liver fibrosis is a serious but often overlooked condition that affects millions of people around the world. It happens when the liver gets hurt...
TikTok videos on gout often misleading, study finds
Many people now use social media to learn about health, but not all the information online is correct.
A new study from Oxford University Press,...
Study finds hidden brain damage behind dementia
Vascular dementia is a common form of memory loss and mental decline caused by problems in the brain’s tiny blood vessels. It affects millions...
Chronic kidney disease cases nearly double since 1990, now a global health crisis
A new global study shows that chronic kidney disease is becoming a major health crisis. The number of people affected has more than doubled...