New study finds a surprising cause of high blood pressure
A new study has found that gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) may increase the risk of developing high blood pressure, or hypertension.
Conducted by researchers at...
Popular heartburn drugs linked to kidney damage, study finds
Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are widely used medications to manage common digestive issues like heartburn, acid reflux, and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
Popular brands, such...
Diets rich in these ingredients linked to fewer Alzheimer’s brain symptoms
A recent study from RUSH University in Chicago suggests that eating diets rich in green leafy vegetables, along with foods like fruits, whole grains,...
Can blood pressure drugs hurt your digestive system?
High blood pressure is a widespread health issue, affecting roughly 10% of adults worldwide. People with high blood pressure are usually advised to make...
Do you know your risks for breast cancer?
The reminders are everywhere. When a woman turns 40, doctors say she should begin receiving yearly mammograms to detect breast cancer. You see it...
How wealth and education can help prevent cognitive decline
A recent study led by University College London (UCL) researchers has found that socioeconomic factors like education, occupation, and wealth can influence the chances...
Study finds big cause of rising diabetes rates in the U.S.
The number of American adults with diabetes is growing rapidly, with nearly 16%—or about one in six adults—now affected, according to the latest data...
Taking five or more drugs daily may harm health in people with Alzheimer’s
Taking five or more medications daily, known as polypharmacy, is a growing issue for over 30% of older adults. This practice is linked to...
Osteoporosis, the silent disease, can shorten your life − here’s how to prevent fractures...
Because there are typically no symptoms until the first fracture occurs, osteoporosis is considered a silent disease. Some call it a silent killer.
Osteoporosis is...
After his father collapsed in a park, Los Angeles teen helps secure more AEDs...
Michael Isayan had just retrieved an errant soccer ball when he spotted his father, Edvard Isayan, lying on the ground in the middle of...