Why focusing on the top number is important for high blood pressure management
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a condition that affects millions of people around the world and is a significant risk factor for heart...
This type of heartburn drug could control blood sugar in people with diabetes
Researchers from the University of Maryland have discovered that antacids, commonly used to treat heartburn and indigestion, may also be beneficial for people with...
Inflammation in the brain can cause Alzheimer’s disease
Alzheimer's disease is a serious condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It causes memory loss, confusion, and other cognitive problems, leading to dementia.
Scientists...
Can people with high blood pressure enjoy coffee?
If you’re a coffee lover with severe high blood pressure, a recent study suggests you might need to reconsider your caffeine habits. Interestingly, green...
As a teen, she discovered she wasn’t expected to live to 40. She’s 47.
Sara Dorband was in her kitchen looking for a piece of paper to draw on.
Opening a drawer, she saw a document with the University...
Most Americans know little about lifesaving lung cancer screenings
A new survey conducted by the American Lung Association (ALA) highlights a troubling gap in awareness about early detection of lung cancer through annual...
Study links higher levels of metals in urine to increased heart disease risk
A new study from Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health has found that higher levels of certain metals in urine are linked to...
These diabetes drugs may lower dementia risk, study finds
A recent study has revealed that certain medications used to treat type 2 diabetes may offer protection against dementia and Alzheimer’s disease (AD).
The research,...
New way to treat heart rhythm disorders in older people
A group of healthcare researchers is developing a new software tool that aims to improve how doctors manage elderly patients with a common heart...
Simple ways to prevent blood sugar spikes after meals
After eating, the body breaks down carbohydrates into glucose, which is absorbed into the bloodstream. This causes a rise in blood sugar levels.
For people...