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Nuts and seeds are good for your heart health

A new study shows that eating nuts and seeds can lower the risk of heart disease. Researchers from the University of Oslo and the Karolinska...

Long COVID: what we know about how the condition affects mental health

Many people have persistent symptoms after recovering from COVID, a condition termed “long COVID”. The UK’s Office for National Statistics estimates 1.8 million people in...

Researchers find how to predict blood clots in brain tumors

Scientists at Northwestern Medicine have developed a new web-based tool that can help doctors predict the risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE) in brain tumors.

Drinking beetroot juice could help reduce high blood pressure

This suggests that daily consumption of beetroot juice could help to improve overall cardiovascular health.

Marijuana use may make high blood pressure more deadly

High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a medical condition where the force of blood against the walls of the arteries is consistently...

Scientists find how to detect early risk of pancreatic cancer

A group of scientists from Duke Health has made an important discovery. They have found certain biological markers that can help identify whether cysts on...

Eating nuts may help prevent chronic kidney disease

In a study from Huazhong University of Science and Technology, scientists found eating nuts regularly is linked to a lower risk of developing chronic...

COVID infection and vaccination are linked to a heart problem

Scientists at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center recently have confirmed a link between a heart problem called postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) and COVID-19. They have discovered...

Drinking sugary juice and soda every day linked to higher cancer risk

A recent study found drinking even a small amount of sugary soda or juice every day may increase the risk of cancer. Sugary drinks include...

A better drug for treating vision loss in older people

AMD stands for Age-related Macular Degeneration, a common eye condition that affects people aged 50 and above, causing a gradual loss of vision. It is...