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Scientists find brain markers for good memory function

Researchers at the University of Basel have made a revolutionary breakthrough by discovering a correlation between certain brain signals and variations in memory performance...

A simple eye exam may detect autism in women

The underdiagnosis of autism in females is often attributed to their ability to better mask symptoms compared to males. New research from the University of...

Correct cuff size can give you accurate blood pressure readings, study finds

High blood pressure is a silent killer leading to heart disease, strokes, kidney disease, and numerous other severe conditions, and is a prominent cause...

Bodybuilder had a stroke at 25. And 28. At 34, she got a new...

When she's not baking cookies for her dessert business, Olivia Rose can often be found pumping iron at the gym. For years, she participated...

9 in 10 people with high blood pressure need more treatment, study shows

High blood pressure or hypertension is a common condition affecting more than a quarter of all adults in Sweden. It's a leading cause of illness...

Scientists find links among cholesterol, inflammation and Alzheimer’s disease

High cholesterol and chronic inflammation have long been suspected contributors to Alzheimer’s Disease risk. A recent study delves deeper into these associations, discovering a potential...

Surgical patients discharged with opioids have higher death risk, study finds

A broad research collaboration in Hong Kong has investigated the links between opioid prescriptions given at discharge after surgery and the enduring use of...

Scientists find new way to treat tough breast cancer

Dr. Zachary Schug, a researcher at the Ellen and Ronald Caplan Cancer Center, has made a significant breakthrough in the fight against a tough...

Obesity is a dangerous disease that shares key features with cancer

Although obesity has been recognized as a disease by the World Health Organization (WHO) since 1948, its identity as a disease may not be...

Morning exercise linked to lowest heart risk, especially in women

A recent study published in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology investigated the associations between the timing of physical activity and the risks of...