New procedure could treat high blood pressure effectively
High blood pressure is becoming more common around the world. Many people try to control it by eating healthy, exercising, or taking medicine.
But even...
Lingering pain after a heart attack can be as dangerous as smoking, study finds
Ongoing pain one year after a heart attack could be just as harmful as smoking or having diabetes, according to a large new study...
Goodbye needles? New pill technology could replace many injections
A new breakthrough from the University of Bath could make painful injections a thing of the past for many patients.
The technology, developed by researchers...
Five things to know about the summer COVID surge—including ‘razor blade throat’
Despite an uptick in recent cases, the number of COVID-19 hospitalizations and deaths is just about at new lows, according to the most recent...
Does running ruin your knees? And how old is too old to start?
You've probably heard that running is tough on your knees—and even that it can cause long-term damage. But is this true?
Running is a relatively...
New protein marker could help predict and treat aggressive lung cancer
A team of researchers in Japan has identified a protein that may play a key role in driving the progression of advanced lung adenocarcinoma,...
Fruits and vegetables can protect kidneys and lower blood pressure
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a common health problem that can lead to serious conditions like heart disease and kidney failure.
Doctors...
Combining two diabetes drugs offers stronger protection for the heart and kidneys
A new study suggests that using two types of diabetes medications together may offer extra protection against heart and kidney disease.
The research, published in...
Boosting a brain enzyme may help reverse Alzheimer’s damage, study suggests
Scientists at Cedars-Sinai have found a way to restore the function of key brain immune cells in mice with Alzheimer’s disease—an advance that could...
Natural ways to lower high blood pressure without medication
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a common condition that affects millions of people around the world. It’s a leading cause of heart disease...