Lowering blood pressure is supposed to help protect your kidneys. But for people with type 2 diabetes, one commonly used drug may affect the kidneys in a way the cuff reading doesn’t reveal.

Beets and leafy greens already have a nitric oxide story featuring support for blood vessels and blood pressure. Now scientists have found a second pathway in the gut linked to even broader cardiometabolic health benefits.

Orange juice may have more going for it than vitamin C. Researchers found that a daily glass changed activity in genes tied to inflammation, blood pressure and metabolism. That’s worth raising your glass.

For decades, you probably chose low-fat milk and yogurt to protect your weight and cholesterol. But when researchers had people eat three servings of full-fat dairy every day, what happened wasn’t what conventional wisdom would predict…

Something starts changing in your brain’s memory center around 50. Scientists have uncovered a shift that may help explain why the aging brain becomes more vulnerable, and what steps we can take to protect it.

Three common midlife health risks may quietly chip away at your dementia-free years. Research suggests the difference could add up to nearly 13 years — and the good news is, these are risks you can do something about…