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Scientists find new treatment for high blood pressure

A device that uses ultrasound to calm overactive nerves in the kidneys may help some people with high blood pressure control their health condition. A...

Scientists find how to prevent or treat lung damage in long COVID

A team of researchers at Stanford University, led by Dr. Peter Cheng and Dr. Purvesh Khatri, along with a colleague from Taiwan have made...

Dairy fat does not influence heart disease risk, study finds

A study by scientists at the University of Washington has found that dairy fat does not increase or decrease the risk of heart disease. Dairy...

Adding this schizophrenia drug may help treat depression better, study finds

A new study led by Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis suggests that adding the drug aripiprazole, to an antidepressant medication can...

Irregular sleep linked to higher risk of hardened arteries

In a study from Vanderbilt University, scientists found older adults with irregular sleep habits may face a higher risk for hardened arteries than their...

Bivalent boosters block severe COVID-19

COVID-19 vaccines have saved many lives. The original vaccines were released in late 2020. They targeted the initial strain of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that...

Focus on your feet! Take steps to protect foot health

Most of us go through each day without ever thinking about our feet. It’s only when something goes wrong that we tend to realize...

Coconut oil may improve cognitive function in Alzheimer’s disease

A team of scientists from the Catholic University of Valencia in Spain recently conducted a study to examine the potential cognitive benefits of a...

Why people with long COVID have “brain fog”

Long COVID, also known as post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection (PASC), is a condition where individuals experience persistent symptoms after recovering from COVID-19, lasting...

Turmeric compound and vitamin D may control blood pressure in type 2 diabetes

A recent study conducted by scientists from Urmia University of Medical Sciences found that turmeric compounds and vitamin D supplementation may improve blood pressure...