How to protect your hearing effectively
Loud sounds can harm tiny structures in your inner ear. This can lead to noise-induced hearing loss or a condition called tinnitus. Tinnitus can...
Preventing diabetes: small steps can make a big difference
Chances are, you know someone who has diabetes. It might even be you. Diabetes is one of the most common disorders in the U.S....
Your personality may hold clues to your high blood pressure risk
When we think about high blood pressure, it’s often as just another number checked during doctor visits.
But new research shows that its effects go...
Understanding the link between heart failure and cough
When we think about heart problems, a cough is not usually the first symptom that comes to mind.
But for people dealing with congestive heart...
Annoying bush or healthy tea? Yaupon can be both.
Long before Earl Grey, Darjeeling and oolong reached our shores, there was yaupon.
Tea brewed from the leaves of the yaupon holly has been part...
Changes in eyes may be sign of Alzheimer’s disease
In a groundbreaking study, researchers at Cedars-Sinai analyzed changes in the retina of patients with Alzheimer’s disease to understand how these changes might mirror...
This widely used diabetes drug may protect against dementia
Type 2 diabetes is a common, long-term condition where the body struggles to manage blood sugar levels effectively.
One of the most widely used treatments...
New procedure offers hope for uncontrolled high blood pressure
High blood pressure is a serious, global health issue.
It’s not only common but also difficult to manage for many people, even with medication, diet,...
Long-term blood thinner use can benefit people after heart procedures
Blood thinners are essential for many people who undergo procedures to open blocked heart arteries, particularly a treatment known as percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI).
During...
New technique can clear heart infections without surgery
Doctors at the Mayo Clinic have pioneered a new approach to treat stubborn heart infections without the need for surgery.
Using a catheter-based technique, they...