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A mother’s diet during pregnancy may affect her grandchildren’s brain health

A groundbreaking study from Monash University, published in Nature Cell Biology, suggests that mothers who consume certain foods like apples and specific herbs (basil,...

This sensor could stick to your heart to monitor health

Imagine a band-aid that can stick to your heart and tell doctors how well it's working. Sounds like something out of a science fiction movie,...

A quick chat could help lower your blood pressure, study finds

High blood pressure, or hypertension, affects millions and poses serious health risks like heart disease and stroke. While lifestyle choices like diet and exercise are...

Swapping meat for plant-based alternatives lowers cholesterol and boosts heart health

Heart health is a big concern for many people. Bad cholesterol levels, scientifically known as LDL cholesterol, can lead to serious heart problems like...

Scientists shows an important cause of multiple sclerosis

The Epstein-Barr Virus, or EBV for short, is a very common virus that most of us get at some point in our lives, often...

Researchers find complex links between chronic pain and mental health

Chronic pain is often more than just a physical condition. According to Kurt Kroenke, M.D., of Regenstrief Institute and Indiana University School of Medicine, it's...

Research shows a hidden cause of Parkinson’s disease

Parkinson's disease is a condition that affects how you move. This happens because certain nerve cells in the brain that make a chemical called...

Higher doses of drug semaglutide show better results for type 2 diabetes

A new study reveals that higher doses of semaglutide, a medication used to treat type 2 diabetes, are more effective in controlling blood sugar...

Common blood thinner Warfarin has anti-cancer properties, study shows

A study by Columbia University has revealed that Warfarin, commonly used as a blood thinner, also has the potential to treat various types of...

Duke researchers debunk link between fungus and pancreatic cancer

Four years ago, the medical community was abuzz with a promising lead in the battle against pancreatic cancer, a particularly deadly form of the...