Could a simple mineral help clean your artery plaques?
Heart disease is the top cause of death around the world. One major reason is a condition called atherosclerosis.
This happens when fatty substances, known...
Why lying down is the best position when measuring your blood pressure
Blood pressure is one of the most important signs of heart health. Usually, doctors check it while you’re sitting.
But new research shows that might...
Study shows big cause of early pancreatic cancer
Pancreatic cancer is one of the deadliest types of cancer because it is hard to find early and usually spreads before treatment begins.
Many people...
Coffee may help lower your blood pressure, study finds
Have you ever wondered if drinking coffee every day is good for your health?
A new study from Italy gives coffee drinkers something to smile...
Cholesterol drugs bring heart benefits but may harm lungs, brain and body weight
Doctors often give people medicine to lower their cholesterol, especially as they get older. These drugs help reduce the risk of heart disease, high...
Why some people have blood clots so easily
Scientists in Sweden have discovered three genes that can make people much more likely to get blood clots in the legs. These clots are...
Popular blood pressure drug may lead to kidney disease and low potassium
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is a health condition that affects many people all over the world.
It happens when your blood pushes too...
Which diabetes drug works best with metformin?
Managing type 2 diabetes is often challenging, but a new major study has given doctors and patients important information on which medicines work best.
The...
Eating blueberries in midlife may help reduce the risk of dementia
Scientists from the University of Cincinnati have found that regularly eating blueberries in midlife may help reduce the risk of developing dementia later in...
Red and processed meat linked to higher risk of heart disease
Red meat, which appears red when raw and turns dark when cooked, includes foods such as beef, pork, lamb, veal, venison, and goat.
Processed meats,...