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Doing this can lower early death risk in high blood pressure

A new study from Tulane University brings hopeful news for people with high blood pressure. Researchers found that managing several key health risks at once...

A new drug could stop Alzheimer’s before memory loss begins

For many years, Alzheimer’s disease has remained one of the most difficult brain disorders to treat. Doctors often diagnose it only after memory problems...

This common painkiller may not be worth the health risk

A large review of research has found that tramadol, a strong painkiller often prescribed for long-term pain, may not be as helpful as many...

Tooth infection leads doctors to giant brain aneurysm

A visit to the doctor for tooth pain uncovered a woman’s “giant” brain aneurysm that required innovative, minimally invasive technology to treat. Her health care...

Aggressive brain cancer doesn’t stop woman’s positive perspective

Chris Barry has a lot to live for. At the top of her list are her two young grandchildren, Elena and Nicholas. She’s determined to watch...

Eating prunes daily may help lower blood pressure

Prunes are dried plums that taste sweet and chewy without any added sugar. They are not only a tasty snack but also full of...

Higher dose of this drug can control diabetes and lose weight

Diabetes is a health condition that happens when there is too much sugar in the blood. If this problem continues for a long time, it...

New procedure may lower high blood pressure when drugs fail

High blood pressure is a major health problem around the world. It affects millions of people and raises the risk of serious conditions like...

Peanut butter sniff test may detect Alzheimer’s disease early

Researchers at the University of Florida have come up with a simple and low-cost way to help detect Alzheimer’s disease—by using peanut butter. This new...

Think twice before taking ibuprofen with blood pressure drugs

Scientists from the University of Waterloo have discovered that taking ibuprofen—a common painkiller—together with certain blood pressure medicines could be dangerous for your kidneys. Many...