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This new injection could help millions avoid daily blood pressure pills

High blood pressure is a common health problem that affects millions of people around the world. Many people need to take medicine every day...

The ‘Magnificent Six’: foods that keep your heart healthy

A new study from McMaster University and Hamilton Health Sciences has found the best way to protect your heart—and it’s simpler than you might...

This common drug could help people with depression feel motivated again

Many people with depression struggle with a deep lack of motivation. This lack of drive can make it hard to do everyday tasks, enjoy...

Eat nuts, not carbs: a simple way to manage type 2 diabetes

A new study from the University of Toronto has found something simple but powerful: eating nuts instead of carbs may help people with type...

Most older people with high blood pressure aren’t getting the right treatment

High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is a major health concern that affects many adults in the United States. If it’s not treated, it can...

New discovery could lead to better Parkinson’s treatments

Scientists from the Krembil Brain Institute and the University of Toronto have made an exciting discovery that might lead to new ways to treat...

What every man should know about side effects of blood pressure drugs

Keeping your blood pressure under control is one of the best things you can do to protect your heart. For men, this is especially important...

Is your favorite sugar-free sweetener harming your brain?

Many people choose sugar-free products thinking they are making a healthy choice. One sweetener, called erythritol, is often seen as a better option than...

Two common diabetes drugs could speed up healing for foot ulcers

People with chronic diabetic foot ulcers may soon have a new way to help their wounds heal faster. A new study from Michigan State University...

Rethinking blood pressure: why the lower number might not be so dangerous

High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a serious health problem that affects millions of people around the world. It raises the risk of...