Lowering blood pressure below 130 may help older people live longer
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is a common condition that affects many people around the world.
If not treated properly, it can lead to...
Common diabetes drug may lower death risk in older people
Delirium is a sudden and serious health problem that causes confusion and a lack of awareness. It can come on quickly, especially in older...
Used coffee grounds could help prevent Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s
Millions of people around the world suffer from brain diseases like Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and Huntington’s.
These illnesses damage brain cells slowly over time. They can...
Common causes of high blood pressure you need to know
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is a health problem that affects many people around the world.
It happens when the pressure of blood against...
This blood test could help detect and monitor cancer early
A new study has found a hopeful way to help doctors find and monitor cancer using just a blood test.
This research was done by...
Sodium intake and high blood pressure: What you need to know
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a common health condition affecting millions of people around the world.
Many factors influence blood pressure, but diet—especially the...
Liver cancer rates are dropping in the U.S., study finds
A new study from Cedars-Sinai Cancer brings hopeful news about liver cancer in the United States.
Researchers found that the number of new liver cancer...
New compound may prevent diabetes by calming the immune system
A group of scientists from different countries has made an exciting discovery that could lead to new ways to treat or prevent type 2...
Study finds a silent genetic heart risk hidden in millions
Familial hypercholesterolemia is a genetic condition that causes very high cholesterol levels from birth. People who have this disorder often do not know it,...
Tiny new underwater microphone could change how we listen to the ocean
Scientists at MIT’s Lincoln Laboratory have created a new type of underwater microphone, called a hydrophone, that is smaller, cheaper, and just as sensitive...