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Scientists find who is most at risk of high blood pressure

High blood pressure, often referred to as hypertension, is a widespread health issue. In the United States alone, about half of the adult population has...

Scientists develop a simple test to detect bladder cancer early

Bladder cancer, if caught early, has an impressive survival rate of over 80%. However, this number drops drastically if the disease is detected late. Now,...

Lifestyle interventions can boost employment in people with type 2 diabetes

A study by the University of Southern California and the University of Minnesota has revealed a positive association between intensive lifestyle interventions for people...

Higher antioxidant levels might reduce dementia risk, study finds

A recent study in the Neurology journal by the American Academy of Neurology has suggested a potential link between higher antioxidant levels in the...

Deep brain stimulation may help treat stroke, study finds

In a groundbreaking study by Cleveland Clinic researchers, a technique called deep brain stimulation (DBS) has shown the potential in helping stroke patients improve...

Common diabetes drug may help treat prostate cancer

An international research team led by MedUni Vienna has made significant progress in understanding the mechanisms behind the spread of prostate cancer, presenting a...

How diabetes affects eye healing

Our eyes are complex, sensitive, and essential for our daily lives. For those with diabetes, eye complications can be particularly concerning, especially when wounds in...

Scientists find the cause of of plaque buildup in blood vessels

Heart diseases, particularly coronary artery disease, claim numerous lives globally. With 25% of deaths in the United States attributed to this disease, it's crucial...

Prunes can be a natural way to control blood pressure, study finds

High blood pressure, a common health issue, has met a seemingly unlikely ally in the battle against it: prunes. A study from Shifa College of...

People with chronic pain who take opioids need better health care

Over the last decade, there's been a significant change in the way doctors prescribe painkillers. Why? There was a big problem with too many people...