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Scientists find a new cause of heart rhythm disorders

Researchers at The Ohio State University have made significant strides in understanding the cause of specific cardiac arrhythmia disorders, with their study spotlighting a...

Olive oil: a potential ally against Alzheimer’s disease

A recent study conducted by Amal Kaddoumi from Auburn University's Harrison College of Pharmacy, found that extra virgin olive oil could positively affect individuals...

Scientists find key pathway of COVID-19’s widespread organ damage

Three years into the COVID-19 pandemic, the mechanisms behind the virus's severe disease and multi-organ damage still puzzle scientists. Recently, a multidisciplinary team from Emory...

Beat it, cancer: how moving more keeps it away!

Did you know exercise might help to keep cancer away? Well, a team led by Dr. Justin Brown from the Pennington Biomedical Research Center found...

A ‘booster shot’ for your spine: the magic injection fighting back pain

Let's talk about something we can all relate to - back pain. Do you remember a time when you bent over to pick something...

Scientists discover over 100 new fatty acids. What does this mean for us?

Did you know that the waxes on our hair and skin, and the fats in our bodies, are all made up of something called...

New discoveries promise better treatment for high blood pressure

High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a big health issue in the United States. It's a major cause of heart disease and stroke. These...

Sweet dreams: how quality sleep can regulate blood sugar

You might already know that a good night's sleep is necessary to feel energetic and refreshed. But did you know it could also help...

Sleep apnea treatment withdrawal linked to changes in Alzheimer’s disease biomarkers

A study published in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine suggests that withdrawal from positive airway pressure (PAP), a common treatment...

Exposure to common chemicals may affect female fertility

A study conducted by Brigham and Women's Hospital, a member of the Mass General Brigham health care system, has found links between the presence...