Did you know that a daily pill meant to protect your heart could potentially trigger a rare but life-threatening reaction …
One tea was found to perform about as well as a real blood pressure medication in a clinical study — and it’s not green tea.
If you could pick just three teas to act as natural allies for your circulation and blood pressure, which would …
Ozempic works by boosting a hormone your body already makes — and most people accidentally block it at meals
Are you feeling overwhelmed by the constant buzz surrounding the new wave of weight loss injectables? If you have been …
A doctor says there are 3 everyday habits making you feel wired and anxious — and most people do all three without realizing it
Have you ever found yourself lying on the couch, physically exhausted after a long day, yet completely unable to relax? …
A 4-year study found one common vitamin slows how fast your DNA ages
Have you ever wondered why aging seems to hit some people differently than others? We often focus on the surface …
A vascular surgeon tested 14 fruits for heart health — only 3 made the cut
Imagine if you could choose only three fruits to consume for the rest of your life—the kind that truly protect …
A widely used antihistamine was just recalled after being cross-contaminated with a completely different drug
Reaching for your allergy medication should be routine, not something you need to double-check. But if you take generic cetirizine …
There are 5 common moments when your blood pressure reading is probably wrong — and 2 that actually work
Millions of people check their blood pressure every day, and nearly every one of them is getting an inaccurate number …
8 foods that quietly drive inflammation — and what to reach for instead
Inflammation sits at the foundation of almost every disease process, and while some inflammation is a normal, healthy response, chronic …
The same blood sugar number can be healthy or dangerous after 60, depending on how you reached it
If you’re over 60 and your doctor has told you your blood sugar is “normal,” that word is doing a …
The American Heart Association says up to 5 cups of coffee a day may protect your heart
For years, coffee drinkers have gotten mixed signals from doctors and headlines alike — one study suggests it’s protective, another …
A banana a day supports your gut, muscles, and mood — and there are two more benefits most people don’t think about
Athletes, bodybuilders, and health-conscious people alike tend to reach for bananas regularly, and there’s real substance behind the habit. This …
Lisinopril (and lisinopril/HCTZ) long-term side effects: 10 must-know tips to avoid them
Lisinopril is an ACE inhibitor (brand names Prinivil and Zestril) that relaxes and widens blood vessels, lowering blood pressure and …
Lettuce has been recalled over a parasite outbreak — here’s what to check in your fridge
If you’ve bought bagged or shredded iceberg lettuce recently, it’s worth taking a second look before your next salad. A …
A 99¢ can at the grocery store may do more for your blood sugar than expensive supplements ever could
If you find your blood sugar numbers creeping steadily upward, your waistline expanding, or your hunger returning just an hour …
A marathon-running ER doctor had a stroke driving to work — recognizing one warning sign got him to the hospital in time to limit brain damage
Dr. Terrence Horan had spent years on the other side of this exact scenario, treating stroke patients as an emergency …
Pneumonia doesn’t always look like pneumonia — doctors say the real warning signs are easy to miss
When “Jurassic Park” actor Sam Neill died this week at 78, his longtime agent confirmed the cause: pneumonia. Neill had …
Common sweeteners may disrupt gut bacteria, especially when mixed with certain medications
Someone taking an antidepressant reaches for a diet soda without a second thought — sweetener and medication have always felt …
Researchers say fewer than 1 in 8 people over 75 do these 6 everyday things — most never come up at a checkup
Fewer than one in eight adults over 75 consistently maintains all six of the habits described here. If you do, …
A doctor says nighttime bathroom trips after 60 often trace back to your legs, not your bladder
If you’re over 60 and waking up multiple times a night to urinate, you’ve probably been told it’s your prostate, …
How to eat eggs for stable blood sugar if you have diabetes — it’s not about the eggs themselves
Many people with diabetes stopped eating eggs years ago over cholesterol concerns, often replacing them with oatmeal, toast, and juice …
Taco Bell-linked lettuce emerges as new lead in the Cyclospora outbreak
For weeks, the source behind a surging wave of “explosive diarrhea” cases across the Midwest was a mystery. That’s starting …
The blood pressure goal doctors use for a 40-year-old may not be safe for a 70-year-old
The most dangerous blood pressure as you get older isn’t always a high one. Sometimes it’s a normal one — …
Nearly 30 million Americans take daily aspirin to prevent a first heart attack — doctors say most shouldn’t be
Cardiovascular disease remains the number one health concern worldwide, and you’ve likely heard claims about aspirin’s ability to help prevent …
After 32 years in practice, a cardiologist says one type of blood pressure medication has the fewest complaints
Not every blood pressure medication carries the same risk. Some are remarkably well tolerated. Others are linked to the kind …
The FDA just approved the first cholesterol pill that works like an injection
A woman with dangerously high cholesterol has been getting a shot every few weeks for years — effective, but one …
At 70, if your brain still does these 5 things, it may be stronger than it’s ever been
Have you ever sat quietly and wondered whether your mind is still as sharp as it once was? That question …
A dietitian says these 10 foods lower blood sugar — but only half of them work fast
There are foods already in most kitchens that can help lower blood sugar — some working within your very next …
What foods to avoid during the cyclosporiasis outbreak
You’re standing in the produce aisle, and suddenly every leafy green looks a little suspicious. That’s a reasonable reaction right …
If you take amlodipine, losartan, or lisinopril, a doctor says one of these 9 things could be a medical emergency
If you’re over 60 and take amlodipine, losartan, or lisinopril, there’s a good chance something is happening inside your body …