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Scientists find a better solution for low back pain

Low back pain can be significantly debilitating and is one of the prevalent health concerns people face. People spend a lot of money trying to...

Common blood pressure drugs may not prevent heart attacks effectively, study finds

Beta blockers are a cornerstone in managing various heart conditions, and are typically prescribed post-heart attack to mitigate the risk of recurrence. However, a recent...

New diabetes drugs can benefit your kidney and lung health

Diabetes is a condition that affects the way the body uses blood sugar, and it’s very common, affecting millions worldwide. There are different medications to...

Gut bacteria link to Parkinson’s disease, study confirms

Parkinson’s disease is a serious illness that impacts millions of lives globally. It usually affects older adults, causing them to have trouble moving, shaking, stiffness,...

Scientists use innovative brain activity to monitor treatment-resistant depression

A team of eminent clinicians, engineers, and neuroscientists has pioneered a revolutionary approach to treating treatment-resistant depression, unveiling a distinctive brain activity pattern indicative...

People with autism have higher risks of chronic health problems

A groundbreaking study conducted by the University of Cambridge reveals that individuals with autism are more susceptible to a variety of chronic physical health...

Risk of ‘long COVID’ is exaggerated, study finds

Long COVID refers to symptoms and health problems that persist or appear after the acute phase of a COVID-19 infection has resolved. However, some experts...

Breast cancer drug could cause high blood sugar, study finds

Piqray (alpelisib) is a revolutionary drug offering hope to advanced breast cancer patients, specifically those with tumors expressing the PIK3CA mutation, hormone receptor-positive and...

Weekly insulin icodec shows promise in treating type 2 diabetes

Managing type 2 diabetes often involves regular insulin injections, usually taken daily. However, a new approach, insulin icodec, allows for only once-weekly injections, potentially...

Scientists find the key to fighting cancer

Researchers at the University of Massachusetts Amherst have discovered a small strand of microRNA, or miRNA, known as let-7, that appears to play a...