High blood pressure can damage kidney cells—even without diabetes
A research team from the Medical University of Vienna has discovered that high blood pressure on its own can damage important kidney cells, even...
Common gout drug may help prevent heart attacks and strokes
A widely used and affordable medication for gout might also help reduce heart attacks and strokes in people with heart disease.
This surprising benefit comes...
Screening for both high blood pressure and irregular heartbeat could prevent strokes, experts say
A group of 29 medical experts from around the world says that checking for high blood pressure and heart rhythm problems at the same...
Tanning beds can age skin genetically very fast
For many people, especially younger adults, tanning beds have long been seen as a quick and easy way to get a golden glow. Some...
AI boosts heart attack detection and cuts down on false alarms
A new study has shown that artificial intelligence (AI) can help doctors better detect serious heart attacks by analyzing ECGs, or electrocardiograms.
The AI system...
This surgery could save the heart in people with diabetes
Metabolic surgery, also called weight-loss or bariatric surgery, is a medical procedure that helps people lose weight.
Many people with diabetes are choosing this surgery...
Common drugs may be linked to Parkinson’s disease
Parkinson’s disease is a serious brain condition that affects how people move. It can cause shaking, stiff muscles, and problems with balance. Over time,...
A new injection could change the way we treat high blood pressure
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, affects millions of people all over the world.
It’s a common health problem, and many people are prescribed...
Small change in breakfast may help control type 2 diabetes
A new study from UBC Okanagan shows that making one small change to your breakfast could help people with Type 2 Diabetes (T2D) better...
Why the top blood pressure number is so important
High blood pressure is a health problem that affects millions of people all over the world. It can lead to heart attacks, strokes, and...