WEDNESDAY, June 30 (HealthDay News) -- An immune cell known to cause inflammation in autoimmune disorders may play a role in back pain associated with herniated discs, says a new study.

This finding adds to growing evidence that an immune...

TUESDAY, Sept. 4 (HealthDay News) -- Stiffening of the wall of the aorta is linked with increased risk of high blood pressure, according to a new study.

The aorta, the largest artery in the body, extends from the heart down into the chest and abdomen.

In this...

TUESDAY, Oct. 14 (HealthDay News) -- New research suggests that a little bit of Googling goes a long way toward keeping your mind fit.

This small study doesn't confirm that using an Internet search engine like Google is healthy for the brain. But some middle-aged and...