Injuries and Ailments

New research points to lower ideal blood pressure

A major new study suggests pushing blood pressure lower than current norms could prevent more heart attacks and strokes—at a cost.

Doctors warn over unexplained leg pain in the morning

A simple pain in your leg when you wake up could be an early warning sign doctors say you shouldn’t ignore.

Doctors warn blood pressure drugs may cause persistent cough

A stubborn cough might not be illness at all, but something far closer to your daily routine.

TV star Sandra Lee thought the symptoms were harmless — suffered a stroke

Dermatologist Sandra Lee was rushed to the hospital after suffering a stroke while filming her TV show. She...

When low vitamin D isn’t about lack of sun

You’re doing everything right, yet your vitamin D levels won’t budge.

New research points to lower ideal blood pressure

A major new study suggests pushing blood pressure lower than current norms could prevent more heart attacks and strokes—at a cost.

Doctors warn over unexplained leg pain in the morning

A simple pain in your leg when you wake up could be an early warning sign doctors say you shouldn’t ignore.

Doctors warn blood pressure drugs may cause persistent cough

A stubborn cough might not be illness at all, but something far closer to your daily routine.

TV star Sandra Lee thought the symptoms were harmless — suffered a stroke

Dermatologist Sandra Lee was rushed to the hospital after suffering a stroke while filming her TV show. She...

Study finds differing risk of rare eye condition among weight-loss drugs

New research has examined a rare eye disease among people using medication for diabetes and obesity. The results suggest a difference between several widely used drugs.

Have you also noticed Donald Trump’s neck? The White House provides an explanation

Photos from the White House show a red mark on Donald Trump’s neck. Now the president’s doctor has provided an explanation.

Sudden severe headaches could signal a serious medical condition

A doctor is warning that one rare type of headache could signal a life-threatening condition and should never be ignored.

These body symptoms may be signs of stroke

A stroke occurs when there is bleeding or a blood clot in the brain and is the fourth most common cause of death in...

Patients advised to check blood pressure medication after manufacturing issue

Health officials are urging patients to check their blood pressure medication after a packaging error led to a recall of a specific ramipril batch.

Doctors reveal how often you should do lunges for stronger knees

Knee pain affects many people, but the solution is not necessarily less movement.