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Study finds big cause of blood clots in the legs

Researchers in Sweden have discovered three genetic variants that significantly increase the risk of blood clots in the legs, also known as venous thrombosis. The...

About 30% of cuff blood pressure readings are wrong, study finds

Blood pressure is one of the most common health checks, but researchers now say that the way it's usually measured might not be as...

New hormone treatment can reverse fatty liver disease

A groundbreaking study published in Cell Metabolism has revealed that a hormone called FGF21 can reverse the effects of fatty liver disease in mice. The...

First new treatment asthma and COPD in 50 years

A new study published in The Lancet Respiratory Medicine reveals that an injection commonly used for severe asthma—benralizumab—may outperform traditional steroid tablets during asthma...

Which blood pressure number predicts your dementia risk?

When you go to the doctor and get your blood pressure checked, you’ll usually see two numbers on the screen. Most people know these numbers...

How aspirin could help stop cancer from spreading

Scientists from the University of Cambridge have made a surprising discovery about how aspirin might help stop cancer from spreading. Their research shows that aspirin...

Common cough drug can slow dementia in Parkinson’s disease

Dementia is a growing health problem around the world, and right now there are no safe or affordable treatments that can slow it down. Researchers...

Understanding major causes of tinnitus

Tinnitus is the name for a ringing or buzzing sound in the ears that doesn’t come from any outside source. Millions of people around the...

Natural supplements that help lower blood pressure

In today’s fast-moving world, keeping blood pressure under control is more important than ever. With help from new technology and health research, some natural dietary...

Peanut butter test may detect Alzheimer’s early, study finds

Researchers at the University of Florida have created a simple and clever test using peanut butter that could help doctors detect Alzheimer’s disease early. The...