Common blood pressure drug may harm kidneys and reduce potassium levels
High blood pressure is one of the most common health problems in the world. Doctors often call it hypertension. It happens when the force...
A simple vitamin could help immune system kill cancer
Cancer is one of the most serious health problems in the world. Every year, millions of people are diagnosed with different forms of cancer....
This overlooked blood pressure number may predict dementia risk
Many people know that high blood pressure can damage the heart, but fewer people realize that it can also harm the brain. Blood pressure...
Silent warning signs of heart valve disease you need to know
Heart valve disease is a condition that happens when one or more of the valves in the heart stop working properly. The human heart...
The best drinks for your kidneys
Your kidneys are small organs, but they do very big jobs inside the body. Each day they filter waste from your blood, remove extra...
Why arm position is the key to accurate blood pressure reading
High blood pressure is one of the most common health problems in the world. It is often called a “silent” condition because many people...
Cannabis smoking may damage lungs differently than tobacco
As cannabis becomes more widely used around the world, scientists are paying closer attention to how it affects human health.
A new long-term study from...
How early Parkinson’s symptoms gradually affect daily life
Parkinson’s disease is a progressive brain disorder that affects movement, balance, and many aspects of daily life. It occurs when nerve cells in a...
Why losing a spouse may hurt men’s health more than women’s, new study finds
Losing a husband or wife is one of the most painful experiences a person can go through. When people spend many years building a...
Can a ‘magic mushroom’ dose help you quit smoking?
Quitting smoking is one of the hardest health challenges many people face. Cigarettes contain nicotine, a substance that quickly creates addiction in the brain....