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New blood test shows promise in detecting cancer early

Cancer's stealthy progression, often devoid of noticeable symptoms until advanced stages, poses a significant challenge in its early detection and treatment. Among the malignancies known...

Fitness and weight loss are key to preventing kidney disease

A recent study from Drexel University has highlighted the vital role of physical fitness and weight management in preventing chronic kidney disease (CKD), particularly...

Coffee linked to higher heart disease risk in severe high blood pressure

A recent study has found that consuming two or more cups of coffee daily may double the risk of death from heart disease among...

Cholesterol drives plaque formation in Alzheimer’s disease

Alzheimer's disease is a debilitating condition that affects millions of people worldwide. While it's known that sticky protein buildup in the brain, called amyloid beta...

Brisk walking may lower type 2 diabetes risk

A new study in the British Journal of Sports Medicine highlights that walking briskly, particularly at speeds above 4 km/hour, significantly reduces the risk...

ADHD drugs are linked to heart disease, study finds

Two new studies from Karolinska Institutet shed light on the usage of ADHD medication. The findings, published in The Lancet Psychiatry and JAMA Psychiatry, reveal...

This drug can fight heart disease in heart failure patients with diabetes

A study led by the National Cardiovascular Center in Japan has explored the potential benefits of dapagliflozin, a medication used to treat type 2...

More young Americans have diabetes and obesity, higher heart disease risk

A study of 13,000 individuals aged 20 to 44 in the United States has shown alarming trends of increasing diabetes and obesity rates among...

Life coach may help delay or prevent Alzheimer’s disease, study finds

Alzheimer's disease remains a growing concern, especially among older adults. A new study led by researchers from UC San Francisco and Kaiser Permanente Washington has...

High blood pressure drugs and ibuprofen together may harm kidneys, study finds

High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a common health issue that many people deal with. It can lead to various health problems,...