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Study finds a hidden cause of tough high blood pressure

High blood pressure is one of the most common health problems in the world. Many people can control it with medication, but for some,...

Powerful cholesterol drug cuts heart attack risk by 31%

Heart attacks and strokes often seem to happen suddenly, but they usually develop slowly over many years. Damage builds up inside the arteries long...

Smoking cannabis and tobacco may cause dangerous brain changes

Many people know that smoking can harm the lungs, but fewer people think about what it does to the brain. A new large study...

A stronger flu shot may protect the brain from Alzheimer’s

Alzheimer’s disease is one of the most serious health challenges facing older adults today. It is the most common form of dementia and affects...

Single dose of Adderall can quickly raise blood pressure and stress the heart

Many people think of prescription stimulants like Adderall as safe, especially when they are widely used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). However, a...

Men have much higher death risk than women in brain injury

Traumatic brain injury, often called TBI, is a serious health problem that can happen when the head is hit or shaken. This can affect...

Simple natural ways to ease nerve pain

Peripheral neuropathy is a condition that affects the nerves outside the brain and spinal cord. These nerves carry signals between the brain and the...

A simple, low-cost drug could stop heart attacks before they start

Heart attacks have been the leading cause of death in the United States for more than 100 years. Most current treatments focus on dealing...

Study finds major cause of dangerous blood clots

Blood clots are a serious health problem that can affect people without warning. They can form in different parts of the body and sometimes...

Fatigue may predict early death in older people

Many people think feeling tired is just a normal part of getting older. However, a new study from the University of Pittsburgh suggests that...

Scientists discover better treatments for high blood pressure

High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is one of the most common health problems in the world. It affects millions of people and...

Eating less of this common nutrient may help you live longer

Scientists are always looking for simple ways to help people live longer and stay healthier as they age. Now, a new study suggests that...

Vitamin D supplement may not protect your heart

Heart disease is the leading cause of death among older adults, especially those over the age of 65. Because of this, many people look...

What causes a ‘mini-stroke’ and how to prevent it?

Many people have never heard of a transient ischemic attack, or TIA, but it is something everyone should understand. A TIA is often called a...

Common constipation drug may increase dementia risk

Many people use laxatives to deal with constipation. These medicines are easy to buy and are often seen as safe. However, a new study from...

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Neanderthals might have treated infections 50,000 years ago

Neanderthals, our ancient human relatives, may have been more skilled in health care than we once thought. A new study suggests that they could have...

When two ‘failed stars’ team up to light the sky

Brown dwarfs are often called “failed stars” because they are too small to keep nuclear fusion going in their cores, the process that makes...

Ice age elephants traveled 300 km before being hunted by Neanderthals

During the Ice Age, massive elephants once roamed across Europe—and new research shows they traveled surprisingly long distances before encountering Neanderthals. A study of ancient...

Scientists discover “rotten egg” planet with a massive ocean of lava

Astronomers have discovered a strange new kind of planet beyond our solar system—one that may be covered by a vast, long-lasting ocean of molten...

Paleontologists uncover a new Spinosaurus species by following a clue from a decades‑old book...

My fixation on a small, desolate locale in the heart of the Sahara Desert started with a single line buried in a 630-page tome...