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Common anxiety drugs may harm your cognitive functions

Anxiety and sleep problems can be quite troublesome. To help with these issues, doctors often prescribe a group of medications known as benzodiazepines. These drugs...

How fatty liver disease may boost dementia risk

A new study has found a link between a common health problem called non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and a higher risk of dementia. Non-alcoholic...

These people may have strokes at much younger ages, study finds

The Hmong are people who originally come from mountainous regions in places like Laos, China, Vietnam, and Thailand. Many of them helped the United States...

Scientists find new treatment approach for breast cancer

Breast cancer is a common disease that affects a lot of women, particularly in Singapore. It is usually treated with surgery and a follow-up...

Scientists find new hope for diabetic wound healing

Diabetes can be a tough condition to live with. It affects many parts of the body, even the eyes. A team of investigators from Cedars-Sinai,...

Scientists find link between high blood pressure drugs and this skin disease

In a significant study published in the British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology, researchers from Ewha Woman's University have discovered a potential link between the...

Scientists find a surprising link between vitamin B and dementia

Dementia is a disease that affects the brain. It can cause difficulties with memory, thinking clearly, and behavior. Older adults usually suffer from dementia,...

A big leap forward: using our own cells to treat Parkinson’s disease

Researchers from Scripps Research and Cardiff University have made a vital breakthrough that could pave the way for a new treatment for Parkinson's disease. This...

Scientists uncover promising method to counteract Fentanyl’s effects

Each year, synthetic opioids like fentanyl contribute to the deaths of 100,000 Americans from overdoses, making it a major public health concern. While naloxone is...

Mental problems before 40 linked to higher risks of heart attack and stroke

Adults in their 20s and 30s with mental disorders like depression, anxiety, and insomnia are up to three times more likely to suffer a...