What you need to know about kidney function tests
Your kidneys are two small organs that do some very big jobs. They clean your blood by removing waste, balance important minerals like salt...
Scientists find deep causes of persistent high blood pressure
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is a health problem that affects many people in the United States and around the world.
It means the...
What you need to know about white coat hypertension
White coat hypertension is a condition where your blood pressure goes up when it’s measured at a doctor’s office or medical clinic but is...
New therapy could reverse heart damage caused by cholesterol
A group of international scientists has made a major discovery that could change how we treat heart disease.
They found that cholesterol not only clogs...
How to manage kidney disease without dialysis
Kidney disease happens when your kidneys become damaged and cannot filter waste and extra fluid from your blood properly.
If kidney function gets very low,...
Some older people may safely take fewer blood pressure drugs
A new study from the University of Oxford has found that some older people might not need to take as many medications to control...
Focusing on hips may be the key to treating chronic back pain
More than 20 years ago, Gregory Hicks began a mission to help older adults who live with chronic low back pain.
Today, he is a...
Scientists find a big hidden cause of cavities and gum disease
A large new study from Sweden has given people a fresh way to think about tooth decay and gum disease.
These problems, which many people...
Best breakfast foods to help manage high blood pressure
Managing high blood pressure is very important for staying healthy over the long term. Keeping it under control can lower the risk of serious...
Nerve damage is very common and often underdiagnosed
A new study has found that neuropathy—a condition that causes nerve damage, pain, and numbness in the feet and hands—is very common and often...