Why home blood pressure monitoring could save lives
A recent study published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine reveals that increasing the use of home blood pressure monitoring among U.S. adults with hypertension...
This drug may treat stroke better, study finds
Treating stroke patients, especially those who don’t have blockages in large or medium-sized blood vessels, can be difficult.
Standard treatments like thrombolysis (which dissolves clots)...
Diabetes drug metformin may lower the risk of this disease in older people
Delirium is a condition where a person suddenly becomes confused and disoriented, often feeling lost or unaware of what is happening around them.
It can...
Common blood pressure drugs may affect memory, study finds
A recent study from the University of California, San Diego, has revealed that a widely used group of medications, known as anticholinergic drugs, might...
Sore, scratchy throat? Soothing pain from illness or allergy
It’s a familiar sensation as the days grow shorter and colder: a scratchy, painful feeling when you swallow, talk, or even just breathe.
Sometimes, a...
How aura may trigger migraine headaches
Migraine headaches can last for days. Some people have what’s called an aura before migraine pain sets in. Aura can include visual disturbances, such...
Connective tissue disorders: Recognizing and treating structural defects
Our bodies are held together by structures called connective tissue. Connective tissues make up the ligaments and tendons that help your joints move. They...
These health workers are the secret to lowering high blood pressure
A new study from Tulane University has revealed that pharmacists and community health workers may be the most effective in helping patients control high...
How your partner’s high blood pressure could affect your own health
New research shows that if one partner in a couple has high blood pressure, the other is more likely to have it too.
This finding...
How to deal with tired, achy eyes
Are your eyes tired, dry, or achy? Many factors can contribute to these types of symptoms. But a big culprit can be intense use...