Baltimore, MD - Potassium-sparing diuretics may reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease (AD) by up to 70%, a new study suggests [1]. The Cache County Study, a large, prospective, epidemiologic ...

It has been suggested that high blood pressure might increase the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease (AD). Some studies have indicated that antihypertensive drugs might reduce this risk.

Q. Last year my ankles started to swell during the day, but they were OK by morning. When they got worse, I saw a doctor who told me I may have a weak heart and prescribed water pills. The pills work ...

Q: I started taking a diuretic because my blood pressure was still too high. Should I take a potassium supplement? A: The answer is not straightforward. It depends upon a few important factors: which ...

How do potassium and the kidneys interact? Potassium usually gets a gold star when it comes to health. It’s essential for muscle strength, healthy blood pressure, and nerve signals. But here’s the ...

A large study of veterans documents a link between diuretic treatment and risk for a first fracture. Diuretic treatment may increase the risk of bone fractures, a new study finds. In a nationwide ...