This heart-healthy mineral is the key to lowering blood pressure
Potassium is an essential mineral that plays a vital role in keeping your heart healthy and managing high blood pressure.
While most people know that...
Can anxiety increase your risk of chronic diseases?
Anxiety is more than just feeling worried or stressed—it’s a powerful emotional state that can have lasting effects on your body.
For people with chronic...
New treatment can reduce knee pain without surgeries
Scientists at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital have found a new treatment that provides significant relief from knee pain, particularly for individuals aged 50 and...
Research shows a very important cause of stroke
Strokes are a serious global health problem, often leading to death or long-term disability. Each year, about 7,500 people in Ireland suffer a stroke,...
These two things can predict death risk after surgery
Researchers have discovered that where a person lives can influence how well they recover after surgery. This surprising connection was revealed in a study...
This common snack can cause dangerous high blood pressure
Licorice is a small shrub widely grown in Greece, Turkey, and parts of Asia for commercial use. Its root has been a popular ingredient...
These diabetes drugs may raise heart attack risk
Scientists from Northwestern University have discovered that two commonly used medications for Type 2 diabetes may increase the risk of serious heart-related problems.
These drugs—sulfonylureas...
Lower BMI may be an early sign of cognitive decline
Body mass index (BMI), a simple calculation based on a person’s weight and height, may hold clues about the early stages of cognitive decline.
A...
Drinking this amount of coffee may harm your health
A recent study has revealed that drinking two or more cups of coffee a day may significantly increase the risk of death from heart...
Blood pressure drugs and suicide risk: what you need to know
A study by St. Michael’s Hospital suggests that a common type of blood pressure medication, called angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs), may be linked to...