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Blood pressure drugs may lower dementia risk in older people

Hypertension, commonly known as high blood pressure, affects millions of people worldwide. It's a condition that often requires medication to control and reduce the...

Scientists find new way to treat kidney and liver diseases

Many individuals suffer from serious kidney or liver issues, often with elusive causes that puzzle doctors. A recent breakthrough at Newcastle University has unveiled a...

Researchers show an important cause of heart rhythm disorders

Heart rhythm disorders can be a daunting and, at times, life-threatening challenge for many individuals. Fortunately, a team of scientists from The Ohio State University...

New brain-wave cap could revolutionize stroke diagnosis in ambulances

Millions of people worldwide suffer from ischemic strokes every year, where a blood clot blocks a blood vessel in the brain, potentially causing severe...

Scientists find decade-long preceding period in Parkinson’s disease

A recent study conducted at the Université de Montréal, published in Nature Communications, has unveiled a startling revelation: Parkinson's disease quietly progresses for more...

Marijuana can be a health concern in people with high blood pressure

High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a common health concern. It occurs when the force of blood against the walls of our...

Scientists find link between heartburn drugs and increased dementia risk

Antacid medications, known as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), are commonly used to reduce stomach acid production. However, a recent study from Copenhagen University Hospital and...

Scientists find new cause of kidney disease in people with diabetes

A new study led by scientists at Duke-NUS Medical School and elsewhere has identified disrupted kidney metabolism as a significant contributor to progressive kidney...

Drug combo safely slows pancreatic cancer growth, study finds

Researchers at NYU Grossman School of Medicine and the Perlmutter Cancer Center have discovered a promising combination of treatments that effectively reduced the growth...

Scientists find a new way to manage knee pain

As individuals age and engage in various physical activities throughout their lives, the wear and tear on their knees can lead to the development...