She wanted to thank the surgeon who saved her life as a baby. She...
Hours after Sarah Hernandez was born in La Verne, California, doctors diagnosed problems with her heart – problems they couldn't fix.
So they arranged for...
4 best diets for lowering blood cholesterol
High levels of cholesterol in the blood can increase the risk of heart disease and stroke, two of the leading causes of death worldwide.
Diet...
Salt intake and high blood pressure: Common questions answered
Salt intake and high blood pressure are closely related, and reducing salt intake can be an effective way to lower blood pressure.
In this article,...
High-intensity interval training can lower blood sugar fast
High-intensity interval training (HIIT) has been gaining popularity as a time-efficient and effective way to improve fitness and health.
HIIT involves short bursts of high-intensity...
Quitting smoking early can strongly increase survival in lung cancer
A recent study finds quitting smoking before being diagnosed with lung cancer is associated with higher survival rates.
How to detect Alzheimer’s disease early
In this review, we will discuss the current state of early detection and diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease.
What you need know about heart attack
Heart attack, also known as myocardial infarction, is a medical emergency that occurs when the blood flow to the heart is blocked, usually due to a buildup of plaque in the arteries.
Diuretics for high blood pressure: What you need to know
Diuretics, also known as water pills, are medications commonly prescribed to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
7 things about exercise and high blood pressure you need to know
Some people may wonder if physical activity can cause high blood pressure or if there are certain exercises that should be avoided if one has hypertension.
What you need to know about vascular dementia
Vascular dementia is a type of dementia caused by damage to the blood vessels that supply the brain with oxygen and nutrients.