These things can cause high blood pressure
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is a common health condition that affects millions of people around the world.
It happens when the force of...
This nutrient deficiency linked to organ damage and Alzheimer’s disease
Choline is an essential nutrient that our bodies need to stay healthy. Although the liver makes a small amount, we get most of it...
Surprising side effects of cholesterol-lowering medications
Doctors often give people medicine to lower their cholesterol in order to prevent serious health problems like heart disease, high blood pressure, and diabetes,...
Why women should ce cautious about this blood pressure drug
A new study from the University of Bologna has revealed that women taking beta-blockers for high blood pressure may face a higher risk of...
Study shows deep cause of alcohol addiction in the brain
Alcohol addiction, also called alcohol use disorder, is a serious problem that affects millions of people around the world. It is one of the...
Super yeast boosts production of heart-healthy omega-7 fatty acid
Scientists in China have created a special yeast strain that can produce large amounts of palmitoleic acid—an omega-7 fatty acid known for its health...
Weekend exercise lowers death risk in diabetes
A new study shows that being physically active, even just on weekends, can lower the risk of death for people with diabetes.
The research, published...
New brain imaging may improve Parkinson’s treatment
Researchers at Simon Fraser University (SFU) are using a new brain imaging method that could help doctors better understand how Parkinson’s medications work in...
Fatigue may last up to a year after a mini-stroke, study finds
A new study has found that fatigue can last for up to a year after a transient ischemic attack (TIA), also known as a...
New hydrogel could help treat heart defects
Scientists from UC San Diego, Georgia Tech, and Emory University have found that an injectable hydrogel can reduce damage to the right side of...