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Free online tool can save prostate cancer patients thousands on medication

Treating cancer is not just a physical and emotional challenge; it's often a heavy financial burden, too. For prostate cancer patients enrolled in Medicare Part...

This statin drug for high cholesterol treatment may affect kidney health

Rosuvastatin, commonly used to manage high cholesterol levels, has recently come under the spotlight due to a study conducted by Johns Hopkins University. This study...

Scientists find the cause of gut inflammation

Our gastrointestinal system, or simply our gut, is like a bustling city of microscopic entities, including thousands of bacteria species, viruses, yeasts, and protists. While...

This high blood pressure number is important for predicting dementia risk

A recent study from the University of Miami uncovers a pivotal role for diastolic blood pressure in predicting the risk of developing white matter...

Swapping meat for plant-based alternatives to reduce cholesterol levels

A newly published study from the University of Warwick, revealed in Dietetics, delves into the potential health advantages of substituting meat with plant-based alternatives. The...

Scientists find how fatty foods harm brain health in older people

We've always been told that a healthy diet is key to a healthy body. But what about a healthy mind? New studies from The Ohio...

How your gut can help treat high blood pressure

Did you know the millions of microscopic beings residing in your gut might be the key to controlling high blood pressure? Known as gut microbiota,...

Eyes can show early clues of Alzheimer’s disease

Alzheimer's disease is a condition that affects millions, slowly stealing away memories and thinking abilities. It is usually diagnosed in people who are 65 or...

Diabetes may make blood cancer grow faster, study finds

Multiple myeloma, a type of blood cancer that develops in the bone marrow, is known to be the second most common blood cancer in...

Common side effects of cholesterol-lowering drugs you need to know

Many people, as they grow older, have to take medicines to manage cholesterol levels. These medicines are helpful as they keep our heart healthy, manage...