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High blood pressure prevalence very high in Los Angeles County, study finds

A recent report in the November Health E-Stats by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention National Center for Health Statistics has revealed...

COVID-19 pandemic had big impact on bone health

A study published in the American Journal of Human Biology reveals a worrying trend: the COVID-19 pandemic has negatively affected bone health in young...

Scientists make costly drugs affordable with oxygen and copper

Cancer treatments, known for their sky-high prices, might soon become more affordable thanks to groundbreaking research by UCLA chemists. Led by Professor Ohyun Kwon, an...

This diabetes drug can protect heart health in millions

A groundbreaking study from Yale reveals the potential of Semaglutide, known by the brand name Wegovy, in significantly reducing heart attack risks and other...

Ultra-processed foods linked to increased cancer risk

A significant study led by researchers from the University of Bristol and elsewhere has discovered a worrying link between consuming ultra-processed foods (UPFs) and...

Scientists find link between blood pressure drugs and skin disease psoriasis

Psoriasis, a persistent inflammatory skin condition, is characterized by red, itchy, and scaly patches, predominantly appearing on knees, elbows, trunk, and scalp. This chronic disease,...

Reducing brain cholesterol may prevent Alzheimer’s disease

Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have uncovered a significant connection between Alzheimer's disease and cholesterol. They found that in mice,...

Many people type 2 diabetes test their blood sugar too much

A study from the University of Michigan reveals that a significant portion of Americans with type 2 diabetes may be testing their blood sugar...

Diabetes drug shows promise in protecting kidney health

A recent study from the University Medical Center Groningen has brought promising news for individuals suffering from chronic kidney disease (CKD), a condition where...

Beef and dairy provide nutrient boost for cancer treatment

A groundbreaking study from the University of Chicago, published in Nature, reveals how Trans-vaccenic acid (TVA), a fatty acid found in meat and dairy...