How Often Should You Check Your Blood Pressure at Home?
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is one of the most common health problems in the world.
Millions of people live with this condition,...
Gut Health May Reveal Which Older People Are Becoming Frail
The tiny bacteria living inside our intestines may reveal important clues about healthy aging, according to a new study published in Nature Communications.
Researchers from...
Exercise Protects the Heart Better Than Weight-Loss Drug Alone
Severe obesity is becoming more common around the world and greatly increases the risk of heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, and many other...
One Hormone Test May Not Be Enough for People with Adrenal Tumors
Doctors may need to rethink how they care for people with common adrenal tumors after a major international study found that hormone levels can...
Early Gut Warning Signs Could Predict Type 2 Diabetes
Could the bacteria living inside your intestines reveal whether you will develop type 2 diabetes years from now? According to a major Swedish study,...
Simple Blood Test May Personalize Treatment for Advanced Colorectal Cancer
A blood test performed only weeks after cancer surgery could help doctors decide who should receive chemotherapy and who may be able to avoid...
The Best Time to Get Up from Your Desk for Better Blood Sugar
If you spend most of your working day sitting at a desk, you have probably heard that getting up and moving regularly is good...
New Drug Shows Promise Against Aggressive Prostate Cancer
Scientists have developed a promising new experimental treatment that could one day help men with one of the most dangerous forms of prostate cancer.
The...
How to Stop Muscle Pain from Cholesterol Drug Statins
Statins are among the most commonly prescribed medicines in the world. Doctors use them to lower cholesterol levels and reduce the risk of heart...
1 in 5 People Will Develop Cancer in Their Lifetime
Cancer is now one of the biggest health challenges facing the world. It affects people of every age, race, and country.
Cancer is not a...