When people consider what causes high blood pressure, they often think of lifestyle factors, such as eating salty foods, lack of exercise or smoking. However, an unexpected source of salt might also ...

Housing corporations are adopting rainwater storage in garden fences, reducing pressure during downpours and preserving water for times of drought Good fences make good neighbours – but rain fences ...

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On the east side of Antarctica, there's a glacier called Taylor Glacier, and for over a century, it's been doing something odd. Every so often, a rush of what looks like blood spills out from its base ...

A meta-analysis showed the extent to which drinking water salinity is associated with elevated blood pressure (BP). The effects on systolic and diastolic BP were more pronounced in coastal regions.

For most people, salt is something to watch on their plate, not in their tap. But a global analysis suggests that drinking water itself could be an overlooked source of sodium and one that may quietly ...

Most people don’t spare a thought for their blood type unless they’re in need of a transfusion — but could yours hold secrets to your health? There are four main blood types: A, B, AB and O.

While the foods you eat are one of the most powerful factors that influence your blood sugar levels, there are plenty of others as well. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ...

Over half of Americans have either prediabetes or another type of diabetes, per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), which means that roughly 50% of people are looking for ways to ...