Can a simple mineral help clean clogged arteries?
Heart disease is the leading cause of death around the world. One big reason for this is a condition called atherosclerosis.
This is when fatty...
This smell test could detect Lewy body disease before symptoms start
Lewy body disease is a serious brain condition that affects how people think, move, and remember. It is the second most common type of...
Magnesium may be a simple way to lower blood pressure
Magnesium is a mineral that your body needs to stay strong and healthy. It helps with many important jobs, including keeping your blood pressure...
Study finds big cause of dangerous blood clots in the legs
Scientists in Sweden have found three genetic variants that can strongly increase a person’s risk of developing blood clots in the legs, a condition...
Research discovers a key cause of Parkinson’s disease in the gut
Parkinson’s disease is a brain condition that affects how people move. Around 8 million people worldwide live with this disease. Common symptoms include shaking...
A hidden hormone may cause high blood pressure
Scientists at Brigham and Women’s Hospital have discovered that a hormone called aldosterone may be responsible for many more cases of high blood pressure...
This sugar substitute may fight pancreatic cancer
Stevia is well known as a zero-calorie sugar substitute. But now, scientists have found that it might do more than just sweeten your food.
A...
Bottom blood pressure number can predict dementia and stroke
Scientists at the University of Miami have found that the lower number in your blood pressure reading, known as diastolic pressure, could give important...
Study finds a big cause of aging and inflammation
Scientists have found a gene that may play a big role in how we age. This discovery could lead to new ways to slow...
Women with vascular disease face delays and missed treatments warn
Peripheral vascular disease (PVD) is a health condition that affects blood vessels outside the heart. It can cause serious problems, such as pain, limited...