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Orange compound shows promise in treating obesity and diabetes

Scientists from Western University in Canada have discovered that a natural substance found in sweet oranges and tangerines could help fight obesity and protect...

New drug target may treat aggressive prostate cancer effectively

Scientists at the University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center have found a promising new way to fight one of the most dangerous forms of...

How a common virus may trigger multiple sclerosis

Scientists in Sweden have taken an important step forward in understanding how a very common virus, called Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), might be linked to...

Irregular heartbeat linked much higher risks of dementia death

In the UK, atrial fibrillation—often called AF—has become a growing concern. It’s a condition where the heart beats in an irregular and often fast...

Do all heart attack patients need long-term blood pressure drug beta blockers?

A large new study has raised an important question about whether all heart attack survivors really need to stay on beta-blockers for years, especially...

Could a flu shot help lower your risk of stroke?

A stroke is a serious health condition that happens when blood can’t flow properly to your brain. This can damage brain cells and affect...

A new diabetes drug may protect the kidneys and lungs

Scientists from the University of Hong Kong have discovered that a newer type of diabetes drug may do more than just control blood sugar....

Study finds a new cause of memory loss in Alzheimer’s disease

A team of researchers from the Institute for Basic Science (IBS) in South Korea has made an important discovery that could change the way...

Vitamin K may help protect brain health as we age

As people grow older, memory problems and other signs of cognitive decline become more common. Scientists have long been curious about whether the food we...

Stroke risk from artery narrowing differs between men and women

A new study has revealed important differences in how carotid artery narrowing, a major risk factor for stroke, affects men and women. Published in Nature...