The five-year clinical trial is the first of its kind in the United States to test whether showing patients their genetic risk for high blood pressure can lead to better blood pressure control, ...

Dylan Scott covers health for Vox, guiding readers through the emerging opportunities and challenges in improving our health. He has reported on health policy for more than 10 years, writing for ...

It's estimated that nearly half of adults aged 65 and older are living with prediabetes, a condition that predisposes them to developing type 2 diabetes and puts them at higher risk for cardiovascular ...

BUFFALO, N.Y. — It’s estimated that nearly half of adults aged 65 and older are living with prediabetes, a condition that predisposes them to developing Type 2 diabetes and puts them at higher risk ...

'As well as the commonly known risk factors, like diabetes and obesity, there are a number of markers in the body which may indicate that someone is heading towards a heart attack. 'And it is ...

Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is a collection of disorders that include abdominal obesity, hypertension (HTN), dyslipidemia including high triglycerides (TGs) and/or low HDL cholesterol, and impaired ...

A recent nationwide survey reveals India's rising burden of diabetes, obesity and heart disease linked to diet and lifestyle changes. The findings warn of a silent epidemic threatening public health ...

Most heart attacks, strokes, and cases of heart failure don’t just come out of the blue. A large study by researchers from Northwestern University in the U.S. and Yonsei University in South Korea ...

Some people with high blood pressure may finally gain control by doing something simple: using blood pressure monitors at home and receiving reminder texts. A new study from the University of ...

Humans spend one-third of their time sleeping because it’s vital for brain function and memory consolidation. However, many people do not pay enough attention to their overall sleep health and quality ...

We’ve all been there: you feel unwell, notice a symptom, or forget how to take a medication, and your first instinct is to turn to Google. But search engines can’t tell you what’s safe for you, and ...

Fitness expert Mackie Shilstone breaks down the new blood pressure guidelines, lifestyle tips, and why early treatment is critical for heart and brain health. The other reason Democrats are taking ...