Weight loss surgery beats medications for long-term blood pressure control
A new study shows that bariatric surgery is more effective at controlling high blood pressure in people with obesity compared to using blood pressure...
Scientists discover eating more fruits and vegetables lowers blood pressure and protects heart, kidneys
A new study has shown that eating more fruits and vegetables can significantly lower blood pressure and improve heart and kidney health in people...
High blood pressure linked to increased Alzheimer’s risk, study finds
A new study suggests that people over 60 with untreated high blood pressure may have a higher risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease.
The research, published...
Recognizing POTS: learn to spot this mysterious condition
A condition called POTS can have a huge impact on a person’s life. People with POTS often feel lightheaded or dizzy when standing up...
Falling for financial scams may signal early Alzheimer’s, study finds
A new study suggests that older adults who are more vulnerable to financial scams may have early brain changes linked to Alzheimer's disease.
Researchers from...
How diet could help control high blood pressure in lungs
A new discovery by researchers at the University of Pittsburgh suggests that dietary changes could help treat pulmonary hypertension, a serious lung condition.
Pulmonary hypertension...
Why this common fruit is critical to preventing diabetes, obesity
Scientists from Western University have discovered a promising molecule found in sweet oranges and tangerines called nobiletin, which may help combat obesity and prevent...
This common vegetable may help lower blood pressure
A recent study from the University of Bonn has found that an extract from red onion skin may help reduce high blood pressure in...
Study confirms a critical cause of Alzheimer’s disease
Alzheimer’s disease is one of the leading causes of memory loss and confusion in older people worldwide. It is also the most common type...
This common diabetes drug may cause dangerous infection, study finds
Sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 (SGLT2) inhibitors, a newer class of drugs used to manage diabetes, have recently been linked to a rare but serious infection called...