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Loneliness may increase risk of Parkinson’s disease, study finds

Navigating through the solitude that loneliness brings can be challenging. Intriguingly, new research uncovers a seemingly hidden risk that loneliness might also present: an...

Focusing on the upper number may be a new way to control high blood...

High blood pressure, a widespread health concern, can usher in severe illnesses if left unchecked. It's been traditionally measured using two numbers, but fresh research...

Early type 2 diabetes diagnosis may be linked to 10 years shorter of life...

A rigorous analysis of data from 19 affluent nations has yielded a startling revelation: An individual diagnosed with type 2 diabetes at the age...

Why dark chocolate may benefit your blood pressure

We all have a soft spot for chocolate, a beloved, sweet indulgence. But what if our favorite treat also came with a bonus—being beneficial...

Common sleep apnea treatment can reduce heart attack risk

Understanding Sleep, Breathing, and the Heart Sleep apnea, a condition where an individual's breathing repeatedly stops and starts during sleep, has more implications on our...

Blood vessel damage may trigger Alzheimer’s disease development

Alzheimer’s disease is synonymous with an insidious decline in memory, cognitive function, and the capability to perform everyday activities, imposing significant burdens on individuals...

Blood pressure meds and your gut health: what you need to know

Diverticulosis, a condition characterized by small pouches forming in the intestine lining, and high blood pressure, a global health issue impacting one in every...

Yes, you should get a COVID shot this year

Don't call it a comeback. COVID is still around, as many who were unlucky enough to get it over the summer can attest. But experts...

Scientists close to an innovative treatment for Alzheimer’s disease

A study conducted by Professor Michael Glickman and Dr. Inbal Maniv from the Faculty of Biology at the Technion, Israel, unveils novel discoveries regarding...

Scientists find hidden link between sleep loss and heart attacks

For many, insomnia is an invisible visitor, quietly disrupting their nightly rest, leaving behind a trail of fatigue and drowsiness. But research from the American...