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Three grams of omega-3 a day may prevent high blood pressure

Two omega-3 fatty acids, docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) can be found in seafood such as salmon, tuna, sardines, trout, herring, and...

The five most addictive substances on Earth – and what they do to your...

What are the most addictive drugs? This question seems simple, but the answer depends on whom you ask. From the points of view of different researchers,...

Scientists find a root cause of chronic heart failure

While advances across populations have made survival after a heart attack possible for most, too many survivors suffer long-term complications like heart failure. In a study...

Alzheimer’s or Lewy body dementia? A new method can help determine the type of...

Characteristics of patients' drawing processes can discriminate between patients with AD and DLB, offering a cheap, non-invasive, and quick screening tool.

This kidney problem is linked to higher risk of heart disease

Scientists found that a kidney disease called primary glomerular disease is associated with high heart disease risk.

Yes, adults can get RSV and it can be severe

Respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, is a respiratory virus that is a common cause of lower respiratory illness.

Why COVID-19 is severe in some people but mild in others

Key human genomic signatures could help explain why COVID-19 is severe in some people and mild in others and mild in others.

Scientists find a new way to predict breast cancer recurrence

MicroRNA (miRNA) can be used as a biomarker to predict which patients are likely to face breast cancer recurrence and death.

Handy guide to the latest COVID subvariants and why some are more worrying

The Omicron variant of concern has splintered into multiple subvariants. So we’ve had to get our heads around these mutated forms of SARS-CoV-2, the virus...

Nearly 20 million older people in US live with vison loss disease

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is one of the leading causes of blindness in the United States. It is characterized by intermediate-sized drusen, which are...