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Ethnicity plays a key role in high blood pressure treatment, study finds

New research has shown that the most effective treatment for high blood pressure can depend on a person’s ethnicity. The results come from the AIM-HY...

Some mental diseases could double heart disease death risk

In the United States, someone dies from heart disease every 34 seconds. Nearly half of the population suffers from some form of cardiovascular disease (CVD),...

New daily pill can lead to significant weight loss

A new daily pill may help people with obesity lose a significant amount of weight without the need for injections. The medication, called orforglipron, is...

Why caring for your heart could lower cancer and dementia risk

Taking care of your heart doesn’t just protect you from heart attacks and strokes—it helps your entire body stay healthier and stronger. A new study...

Daily yoghurt may help lower high blood pressure, study finds

If you enjoy a scoop of yoghurt in the morning or as a quick snack during the day, here’s some good news: it might...

First reference charts for arterial stiffness in youth

An international research team has created the first set of reference charts to measure blood vessel stiffness in healthy young people. This important step could...

Why can beetroot juice help lower blood pressure in older people

The blood pressure-lowering effect of nitrate-rich beetroot juice in older people may be due to specific changes in their oral microbiome, according to the...

Study finds key cause of pancreatic cancer spread

Pancreatic cancer has long been one of the deadliest forms of cancer, often spreading to other organs before it’s even detected. A new study led...

New drug can treat very tough high blood pressure and kidney disease

A new drug called baxdrostat is showing strong potential in helping people with high blood pressure that is difficult to treat. In a recent study,...

Study finds the key to autism and schizophrenia development

Researchers at the University of Exeter have made a fascinating discovery about how our brain develops and ages. They’ve created a detailed timeline of chemical...