Doctors should prescribe more movement for heart health
The American Heart Association (AHA) has issued new recommendations encouraging doctors to advise healthy adults with slightly high blood pressure or cholesterol to move...
Common heartburn drugs linked to kidney disease
Millions of people worldwide take proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) to relieve heartburn, acid reflux, and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). These drugs, including popular brands...
Why taking blood pressure drugs at night may be more effective
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a serious condition that can lead to heart disease, stroke, and organ damage if left untreated....
Scientists find a life-change back pain relief
Back pain is a common problem that affects millions of people worldwide. It can make simple daily activities like walking, sitting, or bending painful...
Research shows major causes of Parkinson’s disease and dementia
Parkinson’s disease is a brain disorder that affects movement, making everyday tasks difficult for nearly one million people in the U.S. It happens when...
Common blood pressure pill may have unexpected health risks
Millions of people around the world take medication to control high blood pressure, a condition that increases the risk of heart attacks, strokes, and...
Air pollution strongly linked to memory loss, study finds
Dementia is a disease that affects the brain, making it harder to remember things, think clearly, and behave normally. It mostly affects older adults,...
Replacing milk with yogurt may prevent heart disease in women
Drinking large amounts of non-fermented milk may increase the risk of heart disease in women, according to new research published in BMC Medicine. The study suggests that...
Quality sleep may help prevent Alzheimer’s disease, study finds
A new study suggests that getting more than six hours of good-quality sleep each night may help slow down or even prevent the development...
Mindfulness help reduce opioid cravings, study finds
A new study has found that mindfulness-based group therapy helps people recovering from opioid addiction by significantly reducing their cravings. The study, published in JAMA...