Potassium is the key to counteracting salt’s harmful effects on blood pressure
Salt, a staple in our diets, is known for its negative impact on blood pressure and heart health. High salt intake is linked to...
Cannabis use linked to 300% higher death risk in people with high blood pressure
A group of scientists from Georgia State University recently made a startling discovery. They found that using marijuana could increase the risk of dying...
Scientists make a big breakthrough in personalized blood pressure treatment
In a significant advancement in medical research, Professor Murray Cairns and his team at the Hunter Medical Research Institute and the University of Newcastle...
Scientists find new treatment for heart disease
In an endeavor that offers a glimmer of hope to individuals globally, an international team of scientists, which includes a specialist from the University...
After two heart procedures, she’s celebrating her 70th birthday with a half-marathon
Geneva Humdy was retired and living in Costa Rica when a tour guide and friend scheduled a 5,000-foot hike up to a dramatic vista:...
World’s first partial heart transplant is successful
In a groundbreaking development in heart surgery, the world's first partial heart transplant has shown remarkable success, exceeding the hopes of the pioneering team...
Weight loss surgery may help prevent cognitive decline, study finds
In the next decade, a shocking 50% of adults in the United States might be affected by obesity. This is a big deal because...
Saying NO to alcohol could reduce cancer risks
A group of doctors and medical researchers from around the world have made an encouraging discovery about alcohol and cancer.
In their study, published in...
Both high-protein and normal-protein diets can benefit type 2 diabetes management
Researchers at the University of Alabama at Birmingham have made an interesting discovery about managing Type 2 diabetes (T2D) through diet.
In a study published...
For cancer patients, maintaining muscle is vital to health and treatment, but staying strong...
Nearly one-third of cancer patients die from a side-effect you’ve likely never heard of: cancer cachexia.
With cachexia, a patient loses a significant amount of...