Do headaches mean you have high blood pressure?
Many people think that high blood pressure, also called hypertension, causes headaches. But the truth is a bit more complicated.
High blood pressure is often...
Women face higher heart death risks from common blood pressure pills
A new study from the University of Bologna has discovered that a common medicine for high blood pressure, called beta-blockers, might be riskier for...
Why your blood pressure rises in the morning—and how to stop it
Many people don’t realize that blood pressure usually goes up early in the morning. This rise, which often happens between 6 a.m. and 10...
This common vaccine could prevent heart attack and stroke
Shingles is a painful skin condition caused by the same virus that gives you chickenpox. If you had chickenpox before, the virus stays hidden...
Why gray hair might be a natural defense against cancer
As we go through life, our cells face many types of stress that can damage their DNA. These stressors come from both inside the...
New way to prevent vision loss in diabetic eye disease
Scientists from University College London (UCL) have made an important discovery that could help stop vision loss in people with diabetes before it begins.
They...
Drug combo cuts death risk by 40% in recurrent prostate cancer
Men whose prostate cancer returns after surgery or radiation therapy may now have a new, life-extending treatment option.
A new clinical trial has shown that...
Your eyes could predict aging speed and heart attacks, study finds
A new study from McMaster University and the Population Health Research Institute (PHRI) has found that the tiny blood vessels in your eyes may...
New non-hormonal menopause drug can treat hot flashes
A new treatment for menopause has just been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), bringing hope to millions of women who...
Simple blood test could help colon cancer patients avoid unnecessary chemotherapy
A major international study has found that a simple blood test may help doctors decide which patients with stage 3 colon cancer need chemotherapy...