Hidden belly fat may speed up heart aging, study finds
A new study has found that having too much hidden belly fat—called visceral fat—can make your heart age faster.
This could help explain why some...
New injection may control high blood pressure for half a year
High blood pressure, or hypertension, affects millions of people around the world.
It’s a serious health issue that raises the risk of strokes, heart attacks,...
How fat could secretly trigger Alzheimer’s disease
For years, doctors have known that being obese increases the risk of many serious health problems, but the exact connection between obesity and Alzheimer’s...
More older Americans are being hospitalized for dangerous blood pressure spikes
A new study from Yale University has revealed a worrying trend.
More older Americans are being rushed to the hospital because of sudden and dangerous...
Popular opioid painkiller may not reduce chronic pain, study finds
Tramadol is a popular painkiller used around the world to treat long-lasting pain, but new research shows it might not work as well as...
Widely used chemical may increase risk of Parkinson’s disease
A new study has found a possible link between a common industrial chemical and a higher risk of Parkinson’s disease.
The chemical, called trichloroethylene (TCE),...
Scientists find a safer treatment for high blood pressure
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, affects more than 116 million adults in the United States.
It’s one of the top causes of heart attacks,...
Seven health conditions that show why using your phone on the toilet is a...
It might seem like a harmless habit to linger on the loo with your phone while “taking care of business”, but research shows that...
Kidney warning sign may predict dementia risk, study finds
A new study from Sweden shows that people with higher levels of a protein called albumin in their urine may have a greater risk...
What men should know about blood pressure drugs and side effects
Taking care of your heart is very important, especially for men who often face special challenges when it comes to high blood pressure.
While medicines...