Why both blood pressure numbers matter to your heart health
When you measure your blood pressure, you get two numbers: systolic and diastolic. The systolic pressure, the upper number, shows the pressure in your...
These vascular changes in the brain linked to Alzheimer’s disease
Researchers at Mayo Clinic and their collaborators have made a significant discovery in understanding Alzheimer's disease by identifying unique molecular signatures of blood-brain barrier...
Scientists find hidden risks of blood pressure medications
High blood pressure, or hypertension, affects one out of every ten adults. It can lead to serious problems like heart attacks and strokes. People...
Chronic pain patients using opioids or cannabis hard to find doctors, study shows
Over the last ten years, the view on using opioids and cannabis for pain relief has shifted significantly. This shift has been shaped by...
Managing high blood pressure in patients with kidney disease
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a common problem for people with kidney disease.
When blood pressure is too high, it can damage...
How heart health linked to your kidney health
Heart failure and kidney function are closely linked, and problems with one often lead to issues with the other. This relationship is sometimes referred...
Alzheimer’s risk higher if your mother had cognitive problems
The genetic risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease is more strongly influenced by the mother’s side than the father’s side, a recent study has discovered.
Alzheimer’s...
Common causes of cystic fibrosis people should know
Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a genetic disorder that mainly affects the lungs and digestive system, leading to severe respiratory and nutritional issues.
It's a condition...
Best time to use rapid tests for COVID-19, flu, and RSV
In many U.S. households, leftover COVID tests have become a common sight.
When symptoms of illness appear, questions naturally follow: When should I test? How...
Scientists find new cause of memory decline in older people
Researchers at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus have made a groundbreaking discovery about why our brains might not stay as sharp as...