Aspirin is associated with 26% higher heart failure risk
Scientists from the University of Freiburg recently have found aspirin use is linked to a 26% raised risk of heart failure in people with...
Scientists find a drug that treats obesity, fatty liver, heart disease
According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 40% of people living in the U.S. are obese; and 43% of...
Scientists find a big cause of chronic inflammation
Inflammation is an essential part of the body’s healing process.
But when it persists, it can contribute to a wide range of complex diseases including...
Measuring blood pressure in both arms may prevent heart disease
In a study from the University of Exeter, scientists found that blood pressure should be measured in both arms and a higher reading should...
This common beverage may protect you from high blood pressure
A recent study from The University of Western Australia showed that drinking a cup of black tea three times a day may strongly reduce...
The key to survive a stroke
In Australia, someone suffers a stroke every 19 minutes and it is one of Australia’s biggest killers.
In addition, nearly half of all survivors of...
2 in 5 Americans misled others about having COVID-19 and use of precautions
A recent study from the University of Utah showed that four of 10 Americans surveyed reported that they were often less than truthful about...
Some older people may safely reduce use of blood pressure meds
High blood pressure increases the risk for heart disease and stroke, two leading causes of death for Americans.
High blood pressure is also very common. Tens of millions...
Newest type 2 diabetes drugs may lower body weight, blood sugar more quickly
Previous research has shown that the drug tirzepatide lowers blood sugar and supports weight loss better than other drugs for type 2 diabetes (T2D).
A...
Taking multivitamin every day may prevent cognitive decline
Cognitive decline can range from mild cognitive impairment to dementia, a form of decline in abilities severe enough to interfere with daily life. Alzheimer’s disease...