This drug can rapidly lower heart attack risk in people with obesity
New research presented at the European Congress on Obesity (ECO25) in Malaga, Spain, reveals that semaglutide, a medication originally designed for type 2 diabetes,...
New study warns common high blood pressure treatment
A recent study from Columbia University has raised important questions about the way doctors treat high blood pressure. For many years, ACE inhibitors have been a...
How to protect your kidneys when you have diabetes
Diabetes is a lifelong condition that affects millions of people around the world. While most people are familiar with its impact on blood sugar...
Fatigue can last up to one year after a mini-stroke
A transient ischemic attack (TIA), often called a mini-stroke, is a temporary blockage of blood flow to the brain that typically causes symptoms like...
This daily habit can manage blood pressure and cholesterol levels
The American Heart Association (AHA) has released a statement urging doctors to advise healthy adults with slightly high blood pressure or cholesterol to become...
Study finds a new risk factor of heart disease
A recent study has uncovered a surprising new risk factor for heart disease called clonal hematopoiesis. This condition happens when mutations occur in blood...
These drinks can help manage blood pressure
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a common health problem that can lead to serious complications like heart disease and stroke if...
Early blood sugar control key to long-term health in type 2 diabetes
A new study by researchers from the Universities of Gothenburg and Oxford has found that managing blood sugar levels right after being diagnosed with...
Cleaning up the brain’s waste can treat Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s
Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and other neurological diseases are often linked to what some researchers call a “dirty brain.” This term describes the brain’s struggle to...
Common blood pressure drug linked to unexpected side effects
Researchers at Columbia University have been studying a popular medication called chlorthalidone, which is often prescribed to people with high blood pressure. This drug...