Old blood vessels may defend against high blood pressure
Scientists from Lund University in Sweden have made a surprising discovery about how aging blood vessels respond to stress.
By simulating aging in mice, they...
Nighttime use of this drug may harm heart health, study finds
Midazolam is a drug often used to help patients feel calm and relaxed before surgery. It can ease stress and sometimes even cause patients...
How cancer may improve heart function—without treatment
Scientists at the Technion–Israel Institute of Technology have made a surprising discovery: in some cases, cancer itself—without any treatment—may actually improve heart function and...
High blood pressure is the leading cause of chronic kidney disease
Nearly half of adults in the United States—about 108 million people—have high blood pressure, also known as hypertension.
This condition can silently damage your body...
Warning signs of kidney disease you shouldn’t ignore
Kidney disease is a serious health problem that affects many older adults. It often develops slowly and without clear warning signs.
This makes it hard...
A surprising old drug may help you lose weight without diet or exercise
A new study from Johns Hopkins Medicine has found something surprising: a drug that was first created to help people with Alzheimer’s disease, schizophrenia,...
Eating more fiber may help lower high blood pressure
A team of scientists from Monash University has found that what we eat—and how our gut responds to it—plays a key role in controlling...
Scientists find a big cause of hidden inflammation in the body
A new study has found an important link between vitamin B12 and long-lasting inflammation in the body.
This could change how we think about staying...
One injection could control high blood pressure for six months
High blood pressure is a very common health problem that affects millions of people around the world. The usual way to treat it is...
What your face may reveal about fatty liver disease
Fatty liver disease is becoming more common around the world, especially as more people gain weight and live inactive lifestyles.
This condition happens when fat...