High blood pressure can be a shared concern in couples
In a new study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association, researchers have uncovered an intriguing pattern:
If one partner in a heterosexual...
COVID-19 variant JN.1 is on the rise. Here’s what you need to know
A new COVID-19 variant is now estimated to make up about 20% of COVID-19 cases in the United States.
The World Health Organization (WHO) recently...
Heart attack deaths spike during the winter holidays
The winter holidays can turn deadly as research shows that more people die from heart attacks during the last week of December than at any other time of...
More people get dangerous acute high blood pressure
Recent research from Tokyo Medical and Dental University (TDMU) has revealed alarming trends in acute hypertension, a condition where blood pressure spikes suddenly and...
Scientists find optimal blood pressure target for older people
High blood pressure is a common concern for many older individuals. A recent study has stepped in to provide more clarity on what the...
Michigan Medicine doctor gains new perspective as a stroke patient
When Rajesh Mangrulkar, M.D. experienced a stroke that left him unable to walk, his leg and right arm weak and his face becoming numb,...
Opioids may not effective for cancer pain management
A groundbreaking review, the largest of its kind, on opioid medications for cancer pain has raised critical questions about their effectiveness and suggests that...
Research finds a blood pressure drug with potential aging benefits
Rilmenidine, commonly prescribed for high blood pressure, might have some unexpected benefits. Recent research, as reported in Aging Cell, suggests it could also contribute...
Research shows deep root cause of Alzheimer’s disease
Alzheimer’s disease is a common problem in older people. It's a type of dementia that makes it hard for them to remember things, think...
Diabetes drug may help women avoid weight gain after stop smoking
A new study published in BMJ Nutrition Prevention & Health reveals that the diabetes drug dulaglutide (Trulicity) could significantly reduce the risk of major...