Another recently published study shows that people who worried about their memory but performed normally on routine cognitive tests — and had evidence of early Alzheimer’s in their spinal fluid — ...

High blood pressure (hypertension) can be caused by a variety of factors, including your lifestyle, medical conditions, ...

Checking your blood pressure at home or a local pharmacy can be an effective way to stay proactive about your heart health. However, when you’re not receiving readings in the presence of a doctor, it ...

Blood – everyone's got it. In fact, an adult who weighs between 150 and 180 pounds has around 1.2 to 1.5 gallons of blood in their body. This makes up approximately 10% of an adult’s weight. Blood ...

High blood pressure that has no known cause is called primary, or essential, hypertension. This is the most common type of high blood pressure. It develops slowly, and often people with primary ...

Dr. Sica answers the question: 'Blood Pressure Target Post-Heart Attack?' — -- Question: What Blood Pressure Targets Should I Aim For After A Heart Attack? Answer: After you've had a heart attack ...

Blood thinners are crucial in preventing and treating various cardiovascular and circulatory conditions. There are two main types of medications — anticoagulants and antiplatelets — a doctor may ...

Linda Pescatello, Board of Trustees Distinguished Professor in the Department of Kinesiology (CAHNR), has established herself ...

Doctors can diagnose fatty liver disease, now called metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), using blood tests that measure serum liver enzyme levels. Elevated enzyme levels ...

Acute anemia can develop due to a rapid drop in red blood cells (RBCs) after losing blood. The more blood a person loses, the more severe the anemia becomes. It usually occurs due to hemorrhage or ...