This blood pressure monitoring method can prevent heart disease better
A new international study has found that monitoring blood pressure over 24 hours is a much better way to predict heart and blood vessel...
Gum disease may increase brain damage in older adults
Taking care of your teeth and gums may do more than just protect your smile—it might also help protect your brain.
New research published on...
This 20-year cancer vaccine may increase survival in advanced breast cancer
Over 20 years ago, a small group of women with advanced breast cancer took part in a clinical trial. They were given an experimental...
Ankle-based test can monitor blood pressure better
Measuring blood pressure is one of the most basic and important ways to keep track of a person’s health.
It helps doctors diagnose and manage...
Could a common diabetes drug help prevent death in older people?
Delirium is a serious and sudden condition that causes confusion and trouble with thinking clearly. It can make a person unaware of what is...
Possible link between these drugs and Parkinson’s disease
Parkinson’s disease is a serious brain condition that gets worse over time. It causes problems with movement, such as shaking, muscle stiffness, and trouble...
The hidden clue in your blood pressure that help prevent dementia
Scientists at the University of Miami have made an important discovery: a part of your blood pressure reading that many people overlook could actually...
The silent signs of heart disease in women to watch for
Many people think heart disease mainly affects men, but it’s actually the number one cause of death for women too.
What makes it even more...
Blood pressure pills might raise vision loss risk, study warns
A new study from the United Kingdom has raised concerns that a common kind of blood pressure medicine might be linked to a higher...
Simple pill may help prevent joint surgery arthritis
There is hopeful news for people who suffer from joint pain. A recent study has found that a medicine called colchicine might help lower...