Early signs of heart failure you should know before it’s too late
Heart failure is a serious health problem where the heart can’t pump blood as well as it should. This doesn’t mean the heart has...
Why lying down to check your blood pressure could save your heart
Blood pressure is one of the most important signs of your overall health. Usually, doctors check it while you’re sitting.
But a new study shows...
This type 2 diabetes drug linked to serious eye damage
Two major studies from the University of Southern Denmark have found that people with type 2 diabetes who take the drug Ozempic may face...
Mixing low-dose drugs may improve blood pressure health
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, happens when the force of blood pushing through your blood vessels is too strong. If it stays...
Why hypothyroidism is more than just a thyroid problem
When people hear the word "metabolism," they often think it only means how fast the body burns calories. But metabolism is actually much more...
Warning signs of late-stage liver failure you shouldn’t ignore
Liver failure is a very serious condition that happens when the liver becomes too damaged to do its important jobs.
The liver helps your body...
A new kind of salt could help lower blood pressure
Americans love salty foods. From pizza and chips to burgers and even bread, salt is found in almost everything we eat. But while it...
Drinking coffee may prevent heart attack and stroke
There’s good news for people who enjoy drinking coffee. A new study from Semmelweis University suggests that drinking up to three cups of coffee...
Which blood pressure number matters more? It depends on your age
Blood pressure readings always include two numbers. The top number is called systolic pressure. It shows how much force your heart uses to push...
Even light smoking can damage your heart for decades
A major new study shows that even light smoking—just a few cigarettes a day—can greatly raise the risk of heart disease and early death.
The...