Cannabis Use Linked to Changes in DNA
Cannabis use has become increasingly common in the United States as more states allow it for medical or recreational purposes.
Millions of Americans now report...
Blood Pressure May Fall Years Before Death
Blood pressure usually rises from childhood through middle age, and high blood pressure becomes increasingly common as people grow older.
But researchers have found that...
This Diabetes Drug Linked to Higher Heart Risk
Rosiglitazone is a medicine developed to help people with type 2 diabetes control their blood sugar.
However, researchers from the Yale School of Public Health...
Warning Signs of Congestive Heart Failure
Congestive heart failure is a serious long-term condition in which the heart cannot pump blood as well as the body needs.
Despite its name, heart...
Two Coffees a Day May Be Risky with Severe High Blood Pressure
For people with very high blood pressure, drinking several cups of coffee each day may carry an unexpected heart risk.
A large study found that...
Popular Cholesterol Drugs May Raise Kidney Risks
Statins are among the most commonly used medicines for lowering cholesterol and protecting the heart.
They reduce levels of LDL cholesterol, often called “bad” cholesterol,...
Two Diabetes Drugs Stand Out in Major Study
Type 2 diabetes affects the way the body controls sugar in the blood. Over time, high blood sugar can damage blood vessels and organs,...
3 Daily Habits Can Lower Your Blood Pressure
High blood pressure is one of the most common health problems in the world.
It is sometimes called a “silent killer” because many people feel...
Common Thyroid Drug May Affect Heart Health
Levothyroxine is one of the most commonly prescribed medicines in the United States.
It is a laboratory-made version of a hormone normally produced by the...
Frequent Sleep Drug Use May Raise Dementia Risk
Older adults who regularly use medicines to help them sleep may have a higher risk of developing dementia, according to research from the University...