Exercise helps protect against high blood pressure caused by stress
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is a serious health problem that affects millions of people worldwide. It increases the risk of heart disease,...
After 4 lifesaving heart surgeries, teen plays in Junior League World Series
Cruz Rodriguez, 14, recently posed in a photo with a championship trophy after he and his teammates earned the United States title at the...
A diet rich in fruits, chocolate, coffee, and wine can lower metabolic syndrome risk
Eating foods rich in certain natural compounds called polyphenols may significantly lower the risk of developing metabolic syndrome, according to a large study conducted...
How marijuana may strongly change our DNA
Marijuana is becoming more popular and legal in many parts of the United States. According to recent reports, about 18% of Americans have tried...
Research shows a big cause of nerve damage in diabetes
A recent study suggests that people with diabetes who also have low vitamin D levels may be at a higher risk of developing nerve...
Can a common blood pressure drug help people live longer?
Scientists at the University of Liverpool have discovered that a widely used blood pressure drug, rilmenidine, may help extend lifespan and slow down aging....
Cholesterol-lowering drugs: benefits, risks, and surprising effects
Doctors often prescribe cholesterol-lowering drugs to help prevent heart disease, high blood pressure, and other health issues that come with aging. These medications, particularly statins and PCSK9...
These common drugs may harm your memory function
Many of us take medicine for everyday problems like colds, allergies, or high blood pressure. But did you know that some of these medications...
A simple food ingredient could help treat fatty liver disease
A recent study has found that resistant starch can significantly reduce fat and harmful enzymes in the liver of people with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD).
NAFLD is...
A new way to boost cancer treatment with vitamin B3
Researchers at the University of Minnesota have found an exciting way to improve cancer treatment using the body’s own natural defense system—natural killer cells.
These cells help...