How the body turns off a hormone that raises blood pressure
Scientists at the University of Virginia have made an important discovery that could lead to better treatments for high blood pressure and kidney disease.
Their...
Common diabetes drug may help boost lifespan in older people
A new study from Stanford University and other research centres has found that a common diabetes medicine called metformin might help with more than...
Steroid use may harm young men’s hearts, study finds
A new study has found that using anabolic steroids could raise the risk of a serious heart problem called atrial fibrillation, especially in young...
Chronic pain treatments that go beyond medication
Chronic pain affects hundreds of millions of people around the world. If pain lasts for more than three months, it is called chronic.
Experts estimate...
Why even a little licorice could harm your blood pressure and heart
Many people enjoy the sweet and unique taste of licorice, whether as candy, tea, or a herbal supplement.
But new research from Linköping University in...
Why a persistent cough can signal heart failure
When most people think about heart problems, coughing doesn’t usually come to mind. But for those dealing with congestive heart failure, or CHF, a...
Can peanuts help cancer spread?
Peanuts are a tasty and popular snack. Many people enjoy eating them as part of a healthy diet. But a recent study from the...
Intensive blood pressure treatment may harm heart and kidneys in older people
A new study from Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) has raised concerns about how high blood pressure is treated in older adults who...
Surprising cause of artery plaque in heart disease you need to know
Heart disease is one of the top causes of death in the world. In the United States alone, about one out of every four...
The complicated relationship between coffee and diabetes
For many people, the day doesn’t feel like it’s started until they’ve had their morning cup of coffee. But if you have diabetes or...