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Study finds how to reverse Parkinson’s disease

Scientists at Stanford Medicine have found a potential way to rescue brain cells that are dying in a certain type of Parkinson’s disease. Their study,...

Lower blood pressure targets may prevent heart disease better

A new study led by researchers from Mass General Brigham suggests that aiming for lower blood pressure may help prevent more heart-related health problems,...

New blood test combo can predict stroke risk in people with irregular heartbeat

Researchers at the University of Vermont have created a better way to predict the risk of stroke in people who have atrial fibrillation, also...

New cannabis-inspired compound offers pain relief without addiction

Scientists from Washington University in St. Louis and Stanford University have created a new compound that could help people with chronic pain. This new treatment...

How aging might protect against lung cancer

While aging is often seen as the biggest risk factor for cancer, a new study from Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) shows that...

Study shows a promising new way to treat high blood pressure

High blood pressure is a serious health issue in Australia. About one in three adults is living with it. It can lead to major...

Study shows a surprising cause of Alzheimer’s disease

Alzheimer’s disease is a serious brain disorder that affects millions of people around the world. It slowly destroys memory and thinking skills and is one...

Why you should check your blood pressure lying down

Most of us have had our blood pressure checked while sitting in a doctor’s office. It’s a common way to measure heart health. But new...

Scientists find a new weapon to kill kidney disease

Our kidneys are like silent heroes. They work around the clock to clean our blood, remove toxins, and keep our bodies in balance. But like...

Study finds ‘superhero’ cells to treat type 2 diabetes

Inside our bodies is a small but important organ called the pancreas. One of its main jobs is to produce insulin using special cells...