New CT scan can cure high blood pressure by spotting hidden nodules
Researchers from Queen Mary University of London and other institutions have made a major breakthrough in treating high blood pressure, also known as hypertension.
They...
Lying down for a blood pressure test could show hidden heart risks
If you’ve ever had your blood pressure checked at the doctor’s office, it was probably done while you were sitting in a chair.
But new...
Common diabetes drugs may double the risk of heart problems
Millions of people living with type 2 diabetes rely on medication to control their blood sugar.
But new research suggests that some of the most...
Big blood pressure swings may predict future heart disease
Have you ever wondered what blood pressure really means? It’s the pressure of your blood pushing against your artery walls as it travels through...
Can alcohol increase your risk of pancreatic cancer?
Pancreatic cancer is one of the most dangerous and difficult cancers to treat. One reason it is so deadly is that it often grows...
Any high blood pressure in pregnancy greatly raises heart disease risks after birth, study...
A new study from Intermountain Health has revealed that women who experience high blood pressure during pregnancy face a much higher risk of serious...
Waist-to-height ratio beats BMI in predicting heart disease risk
A new study from the University of Pittsburgh and UPMC researchers suggests that measuring your waist in relation to your height may be a...
Chronic kidney disease becomes a top 10 killer worldwide
A new international study has revealed that record numbers of people around the world now have reduced kidney function.
The number of people living with...
Even a few thousand steps a day can reduce your risk of Alzheimer’s –...
A new study suggests that even low levels of physical activity could protect the brain from Alzheimer’s disease – but not in the way...
This acne drug may prevent schizophrenia, study finds
A new study has found that a widely used antibiotic could lower the risk of developing schizophrenia in young people.
Researchers discovered that adolescents who...