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Study shows big cause of early pancreatic cancer

Pancreatic cancer is one of the deadliest types of cancer because it is hard to find early and usually spreads before treatment begins. Many people...

Coffee may help lower your blood pressure, study finds

Have you ever wondered if drinking coffee every day is good for your health? A new study from Italy gives coffee drinkers something to smile...

Cholesterol drugs bring heart benefits but may harm lungs, brain and body weight

Doctors often give people medicine to lower their cholesterol, especially as they get older. These drugs help reduce the risk of heart disease, high...

Why some people have blood clots so easily

Scientists in Sweden have discovered three genes that can make people much more likely to get blood clots in the legs. These clots are...

Popular blood pressure drug may lead to kidney disease and low potassium

High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is a health condition that affects many people all over the world. It happens when your blood pushes too...

Which diabetes drug works best with metformin?

Managing type 2 diabetes is often challenging, but a new major study has given doctors and patients important information on which medicines work best. The...

Eating blueberries in midlife may help reduce the risk of dementia

Scientists from the University of Cincinnati have found that regularly eating blueberries in midlife may help reduce the risk of developing dementia later in...

Red and processed meat linked to higher risk of heart disease

Red meat, which appears red when raw and turns dark when cooked, includes foods such as beef, pork, lamb, veal, venison, and goat. Processed meats,...

Why tea and coffee can prevent heart disease in the long run

If you love drinking tea or coffee, or enjoy snacking on berries and nuts, here’s some great news—these foods may help protect your heart...

Cannabis use disorder linked to worse asthma outcomes, study finds

A new study has found that people with cannabis use disorder (CUD) who are hospitalized for asthma face more serious health problems compared to...