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Scientists find four major types of long COVID

In a study from Weill Cornell Medicine, scientists found the post-COVID syndrome known as long COVID has four major subtypes defined by different clusters...

This diet linked to lower death risk in type 2 diabetes

People with type 2 diabetes are more prone to circulatory diseases, dementia, cancer, and bone fractures. And despite an increasing number of effective drugs, lifestyle...

These drugs are linked to Parkinson’s disease, new study finds

Parkinson's disease is a brain disorder that causes unintended or uncontrollable movements, such as shaking, stiffness, and difficulty with balance and coordination. Symptoms usually begin gradually...

Getting booster in time can reduce omicron reinfection, severe disease

In a study from The University of Hong Kong and elsewhere, scientists found that the timely third vaccination of either CoronaVac or BNT162b2 strongly...

Eating 20g of nuts a day may help prevent heart disease, cancer

A recent study from Imperial College London and elsewhere found that people who eat at least 20g of nuts a day have lower risks...

Common high blood pressure drugs may reduce inflammation in liver disease

Chronic liver damage leads to scarring (fibrosis) of the liver tissue, which can ultimately lead to increased blood pressure in the vascular system of...

Kick up your heels – ballroom dancing offers benefits to the aging brain and...

Social ballroom dancing can improve cognitive functions and reduce brain atrophy in older adults.

Brain game may predict your infection risk

Scientists found if your alertness and reaction time are see-sawing more than usual, you may be more at risk of a viral illness.

What are the chances of surviving a cardiac arrest? Why Damar Hamlin is defying...

Damar Hamlin, a 24-year-old NFL player, suffered cardiac arrest after making a tackle for the Buffalo Bills as millions of people watched on television Monday night.

Metabolic surgeries could help reduce high blood pressure

High blood pressure, particularly when combined with obesity, is a leading cause of death and disability worldwide. A recent study from Örebro University found metabolic...