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How high cholesterol can trigger inflammation in blood vessels

Cholesterol is a fatty substance found in our blood, and it serves essential functions in the body. However, when cholesterol levels become too high,...

Extract from wild island plant may treat tough prostate cancer

Prostate cancer stands as a formidable health challenge, particularly prevalent in Western countries, with its incidence rapidly increasing in regions like South Korea. Effective treatment...

Common diabetes drug may help treat heart failure

Heart failure is a significant health issue affecting millions worldwide. To understand it, think of your heart as a water pump that doesn't pump...

Scientists find new way to regenerate muscle tissue   

There's exciting news for people who have suffered serious muscle damage: a new technology developed by Evolved.Bio, a pioneering startup, is offering a groundbreaking...

How to manage high blood pressure naturally

High blood pressure, or hypertension, affects a significant portion of the population and can pose serious health risks. It forces the heart to work...

Diet high in protein, zinc and niacin may protect heart health during weight loss

Conventional wisdom suggests that improvements in heart health during weight loss are primarily attributed to weight reduction itself, as well as related factors such...

Certain type 2 diabetes treatment may bring heart risks, study finds

For decades, sulfonylureas and basal insulin have been go-to second-line treatments for type 2 diabetes when initial metformin therapy is ineffective or poorly tolerated. However,...

Our eyes as windows to heart health: a pioneering study

Our eyes are often described as the windows to our souls, but recent research conducted by St. George's and other institutions suggests that they...

Research shows a new trigger of Parkinson’s disease

Parkinson's disease has long been associated with the degeneration of dopamine-producing neurons. However, a groundbreaking study from Northwestern Medicine has challenged this conventional wisdom, suggesting...

Prunes is a sweet and nutrient-rich solution for high blood pressure

Prunes, dried plums that boast natural sweetness and chewiness without added sugar, are a nutritional powerhouse. They are packed with essential nutrients such as vitamin...