How to reduce early death risk from high blood pressure
A large new study led by researchers at Tulane University has found that people with high blood pressure can dramatically reduce—and even eliminate—their increased...
Brain health score linked to lower risk of heart disease and cancer
A new study from Mass General Brigham has found that taking better care of your brain may also reduce your risk of developing heart...
Some common drugs may harm your memory, study finds
When you take medicine for health problems like high blood pressure or allergies, you usually expect it to help you feel better. But a...
Many Americans have misunderstandings about their blood pressure
A recent study from the University of Southern California (USC) has revealed a troubling truth: many Americans don’t know what counts as a normal...
Is hypothyroidism a metabolic disorder?
When we hear the word metabolism, we often think about how quickly our bodies burn calories. But metabolism is more than that—it includes all the...
Can lowering blood pressure more help you live longer?
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a serious condition that can silently damage your body over time. It puts extra pressure on your blood...
Women less likely to get treatment for deadly heart valve disease
A large study presented at the British Cardiovascular Society conference in Manchester has revealed that women, ethnic minority groups, and people from poorer communities...
How obesity raises the risk of bowel cancer—and what you can do about it
Bowel cancer, also known as colorectal cancer, is one of the top causes of cancer-related deaths worldwide.
While many people know that age and family...
Could a simple supplement help prevent heart failure in people with diabetes?
A low-cost over-the-counter supplement might help prevent heart failure in people with Type 2 diabetes, according to new research presented at the British Cardiovascular...
Cholesterol drugs may help save lives in deadly sepsis cases, study finds
Statins, the widely used cholesterol-lowering drugs, may do more than just protect the heart.
A large new study suggests that they could significantly reduce the...