These may be the best exercises for knee pain relief
A new study published in The BMJ has found that aerobic exercises like walking, cycling, and swimming may be the best way to ease...
Sound waves can help lower hard-to-control blood pressure
High blood pressure is becoming more common all over the world, and for many people, it’s hard to manage.
Even with healthy eating, regular exercise,...
Are potatoes bad for your blood pressure?
Potatoes are one of the world’s favorite foods. People eat them in all kinds of ways—boiled, mashed, baked, or fried.
But for years, some studies...
New diabetes pill cuts risk of heart attack and stroke
A major international study has revealed that a pill form of semaglutide—a drug already used to treat type 2 diabetes—can also reduce the risk...
New test could detect Lewy body disease before symptoms begin
Researchers from Lund University in Sweden have made a major discovery that could change how doctors find and treat Lewy body disease—one of the...
Could common blood pressure drugs harm your kidneys over time?
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a major health issue around the world. It affects millions of people and is one of...
Common painkiller may help stop cancer from spreading
Most people think cancer is dangerous mainly because of the original tumor.
But in fact, most cancer deaths happen because cancer cells move to other...
Possible link between common blood pressure pills and suicide risk
A new study has raised concerns about a possible link between a widely prescribed blood pressure drug and an increased risk of suicide.
The research,...
Scientists find a surprising cause of stroke
In a surprising discovery, scientists from the University of California, Irvine, have found a new cause of brain bleeding that could change how we...
Many older adults still taking daily aspirin—but should they?
A new study from Johns Hopkins University has found that many older Americans are still taking a daily low-dose aspirin to prevent heart problems—even...