Big causes of mini-strokes everyone needs to know
A mini-stroke, known medically as a transient ischemic attack (TIA), is a brief episode that produces symptoms similar to a stroke. Though the symptoms...
How Tibetan women thrive in thin air at high altitudes
For more than 10,000 years, Tibetan women living on the high Tibetan Plateau have not only survived but thrived despite the challenges of breathing...
Scientists develop smart insulin to prevent dangerous drops in blood sugar
A new type of insulin that can adapt to blood sugar levels has been successfully tested in lab studies and animal trials.
This breakthrough, reported...
This common diabetes drug may have harmful effects on the heart
Rosiglitazone is a drug used to help people with type 2 diabetes control their blood sugar levels. Belonging to a class of drugs called...
New developments in high blood pressure drugs you need to know
High blood pressure, or hypertension, affects millions of people around the world and is a major risk factor for heart disease and stroke, which...
Why long-term use of anxiety drugs may harm the brain
Anxiety and sleep problems are common issues, and doctors often prescribe medications called benzodiazepines to help people cope. These drugs are quite effective in...
Scientists find a big cause of chronic inflammation and how to treat it
A recent study has uncovered a key connection between low levels of vitamin B12 and chronic inflammation, which is linked to several health conditions...
Reducing systolic blood pressure below this number can prevent heart disease
Researchers have made a significant discovery: closely managing blood pressure can greatly lower the risk of heart problems, particularly for people who are at...
Scientists find an overlooked cause of dementia
Dementia is a condition that affects the brain, leading to problems with memory, clear thinking, and behavior. Although it mainly impacts older adults, younger...
Retired journalist fell asleep doing a crossword. He woke up amid a stroke.
Avid local politics follower and retired journalist Paul Krueger had a full day. He sat in on a San Diego City Council meeting, swam...