This diet may help people with type 2 diabetes live longer
A major new study has found that eating healthy foods like whole grains, fiber, fish, and omega-3 fatty acids can help people with type...
How high blood pressure can damage your kidneys and heart without warning
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is often called a “silent killer.” That’s because it usually doesn’t cause any clear symptoms, but it can slowly...
Should we rethink lowering blood pressure after a stroke?
A new study led by Dr. Eva Mistry from the University of Cincinnati and UC Health is raising questions about a common practice in...
Are you getting enough vitamin D to protect your heart?
Many people take Vitamin D for their bones, but recent research shows it might be just as important for your heart.
New studies from Intermountain...
This stuff in gut may trigger rheumatoid arthritis
A group of scientists from the University of Colorado and other research centers has made a major discovery about rheumatoid arthritis (RA).
RA is a...
A better first medicine for high blood pressure
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a common health problem that affects many people around the world.
If it’s not treated properly, it...
Why skin problems may signal higher suicide and depression risks
Scientists have found that people with mental health conditions who also have skin problems may face worse mental health outcomes, including a higher risk...
Teen blood sugar struggles raise risk of nerve damage later in life
A new study from the University of Michigan has found that poor blood sugar control during the teenage years can lead to painful health...
New PET imaging could predict heart recovery after heart attack
Scientists have discovered a promising new way to predict how well a patient’s heart will recover after a heart attack.
The new method uses an...
How a stubborn lung infection can last years
A new study from researchers at the Trinity Translational Medicine Institute (TTMI) and the Irish Mycobacterial Reference Laboratory at St James's Hospital has revealed...