Lowering blood pressure naturally without medications
Managing high blood pressure, or hypertension, is crucial for maintaining a healthy heart and reducing the risk of heart disease and stroke.
While medication is...
The liver-cholesterol connection: What you need to know
When it comes to managing cholesterol, a substance that's both vital and potentially harmful to our health, the liver plays a starring role.
Often, conversations...
Eating a rainbow to combat high blood pressure
Imagine if fighting high blood pressure was as simple as eating a rainbow. Turns out, it might not be such a far-fetched idea after...
Bacteria in our gut could fight against heart disease
In a new study at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard and Massachusetts General Hospital, scientists have discovered that certain gut bacteria might...
Understanding heart failure: a stage-by-stage look
Congestive heart failure (CHF) is a condition where your heart weakens and struggles to pump blood efficiently.
This can lead to a buildup of fluid...
Overheating cancer: a new treatment strategy
Taking on cancer with a revolutionary tactic, researcher Matheus dos Santos Dias and his team are flipping conventional treatment strategies on their head.
Instead of...
The link between high blood pressure and cognitive decline
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a common condition where the force of blood against the walls of your arteries is consistently...
Smartphone app could lead to new treatments for early-onset dementia
In a new study by the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), researchers have developed a smartphone app designed to detect early signs of...
Short bursts of exercise: a big boost for your metabolism?
We all know exercise is good for us, but fitting in a workout can be a challenge.
What if short bursts of activity could significantly...
Scientists discover groundbreaking antibiotic class to combat superbugs
The discovery of a new class of antibiotics by scientists at Uppsala University marks a significant breakthrough in the fight against antibiotic resistance, a...