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Simple blood test may predict disease risk in older people

A new study from Sweden’s Karolinska Institutet has found that a small number of common blood markers can help predict which older adults are...

New injectable treatment may protect the brain after stroke

When someone has a stroke, doctors must act quickly to restore blood flow to the brain. This urgent step can save a person’s life. But...

New prostate cancer treatment could help reduce death risk

Scientists at Case Western Reserve University have developed a new treatment for advanced prostate cancer that may prevent a painful side effect that often...

These exercises may lower death risks in diabetes, heart, kidney disease

A new study has found that doing simple things like walking, gardening, or light chores may help people with heart, kidney, and metabolic problems...

Common cholesterol drug can fight aggressive breast cancer

Triple-negative breast cancer, or TNBC, is one of the most aggressive forms of breast cancer. It lacks the three main receptors—estrogen, progesterone, and HER2—that...

Your immune system may be fighting a brain parasite that affects a third of...

A surprising number of people—about one-third of the world's population—may already carry a tiny parasite in their brains. This parasite, called Toxoplasma gondii, can be...

Adrenaline dramatically restarts the heart after cardiac arrest

A new study has confirmed that giving adrenaline to patients whose hearts stop while in the hospital can greatly improve their chances of survival....

Cannabis flower reduces this health problem for most users, study finds

Feeling tired all the time is something many people deal with, especially those who live with chronic health conditions. A new study from researchers at...

Simple blood test could spot cancer early and track its return

A new study offers hope that one day, doctors may be able to detect and track cancer using a simple blood test. This research, led...

Research shows new way to treat high blood pressure

High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, affects more than 116 million adults in the United States. It is one of the main causes of...