This overlooked blood pressure number could show your dementia risk
Blood pressure is something most people have checked at the doctor’s office, but many may not fully understand what the numbers mean.
A blood pressure...
Coffee waste may help prevent Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s
Neurodegenerative diseases are a group of serious conditions that affect the brain and nervous system. Some of the most well-known examples include Alzheimer’s disease,...
The best time to take blood pressure drugs might surprise you
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is a very common health problem around the world. Many people have it without knowing, because it often...
A common cholesterol drug may affect your kidneys
Cholesterol is a fatty substance that travels through our blood. Our bodies need some cholesterol to build cells and produce hormones, but too much...
Scientists discover a surprising cause of stroke in older people
Scientists have made an important new discovery that could change how we understand small brain bleeds, also known as cerebral microbleeds.
These tiny bleeds in...
A small arm mistake can harm your blood pressure reading
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a very common health condition around the world. Many people have it without knowing, because it...
Fasting diet could help control PCOS in women
Polycystic ovary syndrome, or PCOS, is a condition that affects millions of women around the world. It usually begins during the reproductive years and...
New trends in oral cancer raise concern for younger adults
Cancer of the mouth and throat has long been seen as a condition affecting older adults, often linked to smoking and alcohol use.
However, new...
Simple heart scan image makes people keep their cholesterol-drugs
A new study suggests that sometimes, seeing a health problem can be far more powerful than just hearing about it. Researchers have found that...
Cannabis use may increase asthma attack risk
A new study suggests that using cannabis may increase the risk of asthma attacks in young people, even when it is not used every...