Family history may predict faster heart damage in young people
A major new study has found that teenagers with a family history of heart-related diseases may be more likely to develop early signs of...
Why childhood stress may raise metabolic syndrome risk in women
A new study from McGill University has uncovered how stress in childhood could lead to serious health problems for some women later in life.
Researchers...
Brain activity offers clues to fatigue and mental health
Feeling tired is something everyone experiences, but science still struggles to measure fatigue in an objective way.
A new international study led by the University...
This kidney sensor can help control blood pressure
Scientists have made an exciting discovery about how our kidneys help control blood pressure. A new study has identified a special "pressure sensor" inside...
What you should know about sudden cardiac arrest
Sudden cardiac arrest can happen without warning, even when someone is active, like playing basketball or walking with friends.
The person may suddenly collapse, pass...
Obesity rapidly speeds up Alzheimer’s symptoms in the brain
Alzheimer’s disease is a brain disorder that slowly destroys memory and thinking skills. It usually develops over many years, long before symptoms become obvious.
Scientists...
Popular blood pressure drug recalled over contamination risk
A common medicine used to treat high blood pressure is being removed from shelves after tests showed that some batches might be contaminated with...
Why people with diabetes must prioritize eye health
Taking care of your eyes is important for everyone, but it's especially important if you have diabetes. Diabetes is a common health condition that...
Too much energy drinks may pose huge stroke risk
Drinking several strong energy drinks every day may lead to a serious stroke, even in people who seem healthy. This warning comes from a...
How the body turns off a hormone that raises blood pressure
Scientists at the University of Virginia have made an important discovery that could lead to better treatments for high blood pressure and kidney disease.
Their...