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Thyroid hormone therapy linked to heart health risks, study finds

A recent study from the University of Michigan has found a strong link between the intensity of thyroid hormone treatment and the risk of...

New study finds the key to fighting obesity and diabetes

Scientists at Sweden's Karolinska Institutet have discovered a promising new way to tackle obesity and its related conditions like fatty liver disease and type...

Blood pressure drugs may raise heart failure risk for women, study finds

A new study from the University of Bologna is raising concerns about a common blood pressure medication and its impact on women’s heart health. The...

FDA-approved drug can reduce surgery pain without opioids

Researchers at the Medical University of South Carolina have made a groundbreaking discovery that could change the way doctors manage pain after surgery. They...

Common causes of kidney disease in older people

Kidney disease is a health problem that often affects older people. It can get worse over time without showing clear signs at first. Because...

Electrolytes play a big role in blood pressure health

High blood pressure, or hypertension, happens when the force of blood pushing against your artery walls stays too high for too long. This condition...

Why your migraine headaches might be making you crave a large Coke and fries

Whether it's one or two coffees to get us going in the morning or a bar of chocolate after a stressful day, many of...

Seeing a heart doctor could save lives for people with heart failure

A new French study has found that people with heart failure are more likely to live longer if they see a heart specialist, or...

This drug may be more effective for high blood pressure treatment

A new study from Columbia University has found that thiazide diuretics may be a better choice for treating high blood pressure than the more...

Compound in rice and coffee could help relax heart arteries

protect your heart. Researchers in Japan have discovered that ferulic acid—a plant-based antioxidant—can help relax heart arteries and may even prevent serious heart problems like...