3 days after running a marathon, her aorta tore
The new partner at the law firm where Zach Williams works heard him talking about what happened to his wife.
Amber Williams was 35 and...
How intensive blood pressure treatment could prevent strokes in older adults
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a serious condition that can quietly lead to heart attacks, strokes, and other health problems. Many people with...
This painkiller may be unsafe for long-term use in people with high blood pressure
Paracetamol, also known as acetaminophen, is one of the most commonly used medicines for pain and fever relief.
Many people reach for paracetamol when they...
Study finds important cause of early pancreatic cancer
Pancreatic cancer is one of the most difficult types of cancer to detect early and treat successfully.
Often, it’s discovered only when it’s advanced, making...
Common high blood pressure drug is not necessary after heart attack, study finds
Recent research suggests that patients who have had a heart attack but do not have heart failure might not need to stay on beta...
Depression drugs may not reduce chronic pain effectively
A recent study has raised concerns about the widespread prescription of antidepressants for chronic pain, warning that many of these drugs are being recommended...
These simple habits can help lower dementia risk
Dementia refers to a group of symptoms that affect memory, thinking, and social skills to the point that they disrupt daily life.
It’s not one...
How heart attacks trigger the body to increase sleep for healing
A recent study from Mount Sinai reveals that after a heart attack, the heart signals the brain to increase sleep, helping the heart recover...
Standing desks cannot lower blood pressure effectively
A study led by a researcher from West Virginia University found that switching between sitting and standing at work can help reduce time spent...
This common blood pressure drug could slow down aging in older people
The aging process, marked by a decline in body functions and a higher risk of diseases, continues to puzzle scientists. Although there’s no cure...