Diabetes drug does more than lower sugar—it protects kidneys and lungs too
People with type 2 diabetes often need medication to help manage their blood sugar. One newer group of drugs, called SGLT2 inhibitors, not only...
How to lower dangerous blood fats triglycerides naturally
Many people don’t realize that too much fat in your blood can quietly hurt your health. One type of this fat is called triglycerides.
Your...
A simple dose change that could make blood thinner drugs safer
Many people who have had a dangerous blood clot need to take blood thinners for months or even years to stop a new clot...
How a blood pressure pill could protect you from liver disease
Chronic liver damage is a serious health problem that can lead to life-threatening issues. Over time, the liver gets scarred, making it harder for...
Antibiotics may help treat a rare and devastating form of dementia
Frontotemporal dementia is a serious brain disease that often starts early—usually between ages 40 and 65.
It affects the front and side parts of the...
Too much coffee could be risky for people with severe high blood pressure
Many people enjoy starting their day with a cup of coffee, and for most, it’s a healthy habit. But new research shows that drinking...
Do you really need blood pressure drug beta blockers for years after a heart...
After a heart attack, doctors often prescribe beta blockers to help protect the heart. These drugs are used to treat high blood pressure, chest...
Should you worry about melatonin and heart failure? The evidence isn’t clear
A study presented at the American Heart Association’s scientific meetings has raised concerns about melatonin, one of Britain’s most commonly prescribed sleep aids.
The findings...
FDA recall of blood pressure pills due to cancer-causing contaminant may point to higher...
A generic blood pressure drug called prazosin, made by Teva Pharmaceuticals, is being recalled by the Food and Drug Administration because it contains elevated levels of cancer-causing...
New drug effectively prevents first heart attacks and strokes
A new study from researchers at Mass General Brigham has brought encouraging news for people at high risk of heart disease.
The large clinical trial...