Drinking too much coffee could harm people with severe high blood pressure
Many people enjoy coffee every day, and it’s often seen as a comforting and energizing part of daily life.
But a new study suggests that...
How a common diabetes drug could help older adults have strong muscles
Metformin is a well-known medication used to help people with diabetes control their blood sugar.
But now, scientists believe it could also help older adults...
Hidden genetic loops in the body may trigger cancer, scientists discover
Scientists in Australia have discovered a new clue that could help explain why some people develop cancer.
Researchers from Flinders University have found that tiny...
Why checking your blood pressure at home could save your life
High blood pressure is one of the most common health problems in the United States.
It affects nearly half of all adults and often goes...
The phone call wasn’t another birthday wish. It was about her mother’s heart.
Jasmine Hutchison wanted a classic 21st birthday celebration.
She’d never been all that interested in drinking alcohol but still wanted to go out to a...
New drug combo can effectively treat chronic wound infections
University of Oregon researchers tested a new combination drug therapy that proved 10,000 times more effective at killing Pseudomonas aeruginosa in chronic wound infections...
Breathing device reduces death risk in people with type 2 diabetes and sleep apnea
People with both type 2 diabetes (T2D) and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) face a heightened risk of death.
However, new research presented at the 2024...
Beetroot juice may help lower blood pressure in older people
Drinking beetroot juice could help lower blood pressure in older people, and new research suggests this may be because it changes the bacteria in...
A promising new drug may treat high blood pressure in lungs
A new study has shown that a drug called sotatercept could make a big difference in treating a serious lung disease known as pulmonary...
How social factors can make prediabetes worse for older adults
Nearly half of adults aged 65 and older live with prediabetes, a condition that increases their risk of developing type 2 diabetes and facing...