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Can stronger blood pressure treatment protect you against stroke?

High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is a serious health problem that doesn’t always come with warning signs. Even if you feel fine, high blood...

Millions of Americans may carry hidden genetic risks for cancer, study finds

New research from the Cleveland Clinic reveals that about 5% of Americans—roughly 17 million people—may carry genetic mutations that increase their risk of developing...

Blood pressure pill could help stop diabetic kidney damage

Scientists from the University of Bristol have found something exciting that could help people with diabetes avoid serious kidney problems. About 40% of people with...

Are your medications secretly raising your blood pressure?

High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is a serious health issue that can lead to heart disease, stroke, and kidney damage. Many people try to...

A cheap, safe drug could help prevent heart attacks without bleeding risks

Heart attacks are one of the top causes of death in the United States. Most treatments today try to break down blood clots after they’ve...

Mini-strokes: a serious warning sign you shouldn’t ignore

A mini-stroke, also known as a transient ischemic attack or TIA, happens when the blood flow to part of the brain gets blocked for...

Why lower blood pressure could mean longer life

A major new study has found that keeping blood pressure under strict control can protect the heart and even save lives. This is especially true...

How smoking and vaping harm the heart

New research has revealed that being exposed to tobacco smoke during childhood or teenage years—either by smoking directly or being around others who smoke—can...

Study finds one cause of gluten sensitivity

Many people around the world avoid eating gluten, thinking it causes their stomach problems. But new research suggests that for most of them, gluten may...

This existing drug can help treat aggressive bone cancer

Ewing sarcoma is one of the most common types of bone cancer found in children and teenagers. When the cancer spreads to different parts of...