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Grapes boost gut health and lower cholesterol

Researchers from the University of California's David Geffen School of Medicine have discovered that grapes can enhance gut biome diversity and reduce cholesterol levels. Their...

Cut salt, cut blood pressure

Nearly everyone can lower their blood pressure, even people currently on blood pressure-reducing drugs, by lowering their sodium intake, reports a new study from...

Dangerous chemical exposure linked to cancers in women

A groundbreaking study published in the Journal of Exposure Science and Environmental Epidemiology reveals a potential connection between certain chemicals and an increased risk...

Daily marijuana use linked to increased risk of heart failure

A recent study involving over 150,000 adults in the U.S. reveals a concerning association between daily marijuana use and an increased risk of developing...

Skin cells may hold the key to early Parkinson’s disease detection

A groundbreaking study, led by researchers at the University of Arizona College of Medicine, Tucson, has developed an innovative method for studying Parkinson's disease...

Wearable devices could predict frailty risk in older people

Wearable devices have become valuable tools for tracking various aspects of our health. A recent study conducted by researchers from Brigham and Women's Hospital highlights...

New eye drops can help aging people see better – an optometrist explains how...

When people get into their 40s and beyond, their close-up vision starts to worsen. For many people, cranking up the font size on a...

Scientists find new way to improve care for traumatic brain injuries

Monitoring the brain's health in patients with severe brain injuries is as crucial as tracking heart rate or blood pressure. However, there hasn't been a...

Genetic heart problem discovered during her pregnancy

When Shauna Planck was in college, her father got so sick that he received a heart transplant. Doctors told David Kennedy that his condition was...

Drug gantenerumab cannot treat Alzheimer’s disease effectively

In a recent study published in the New England Journal of Medicine, researchers investigated the use of gantenerumab, an antiamyloid antibody, in patients with...