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The power of linoleic acid: Lowering type 2 diabetes risk and more

The Skinny on Linoleic Acid Linoleic acid. It's a bit of a tongue twister, isn't it? But it's a name you may want to remember....

Marijuana use and high blood pressure: Increased risk of death revealed

High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a widespread medical concern. It happens when the force of blood against the artery walls remains too...

Health care exec’s heart stops at the airport

With her suitcase in tow, Kathy Wilson-Gold dropped off her 6-year-old twins, Michael and Megan, at school on a sunny Monday in October, then...

FDA-approved Alzheimer’s drug lecanemab could reduce brain damage

The Alzheimer's Challenge Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a type of dementia affecting over 50 million people worldwide. This brain disorder involves the buildup of a protein,...

Sleep apnea and the risk of long COVID: A significant connection

The Scope of Long COVID in the US As of April 2023, the virus that causes COVID-19 has infected more than 100 million Americans. According to...

Why high blood pressure is known as the silent killer

Medical professionals call high blood pressure—also known as hypertension—the silent killer because it can go undetected for a long period of time and leads...

Unmasking the impact of air pollution on stroke recovery

Air pollution, the pervasive yet often overlooked menace, has been observed to negatively impact the prognosis of ischemic stroke, a condition caused by reduced...

Toxic chemicals in cosmetics and personal care products remain in our bodies and environments...

Cosmetics and personal care products enhance the way we look and feel. During the pandemic, I started a self-care facial routine. It helped me cope...

Brain-altering fungi could lead the next frontier in mental health care

If you were one of the millions of people who watched HBO’s TV series The Last of Us, you probably have a heightened awareness...

AI can improve speed and accuracy of heart attack diagnosis

Imagine a world where the diagnosis of heart attacks is as swift as lightning and as accurate as a Swiss watch. A world where...