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Lower your sodium, and blood pressure will follow

In a study from the University of Modena, scientists found reducing sodium intake by any amount can lower blood pressure over the long term...

Mouthwashes may suppress COVID-19 virus

In a study from Hokkaido University, scientists found commercial mouthwashes may help suppress the COVID-19 virus. SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, is an airborne...

Common diet linked to lower death in heart disease and cancer

In a recent study from Lund University in Sweden, researchers found that more sustainable dietary habits are linked to health benefits, such as a...

He ran a 10K, went into heart failure and got a new heart –...

Several days after running a 10K event in Atlanta in 2019, Arthur Vaughn found himself breathless simply walking across the room. Vaughn's primary care physician...

This common health problem linked to higher risk of high blood pressure

In a recent study, researchers found people with gum disease (periodontitis) have a greater likelihood of high blood pressure. A team from UCL Eastman Dental...

New hope for treating deadly brain cancer

In a study from VCU Massey Cancer Center, scientists found a cellular factor that drives the growth of deadly brain tumors could potentially serve...

Migraine headaches could increase dementia risk

In a study from Yonsei University, scientists found migraine headaches are associated with an increased risk for subsequent dementia. A migraine is a headache of...

Grape seed extract may help increase lifespan, reduce cancer risk

In a recent study from China and the U.S., researchers found that injecting a chemical found in grape seed extract into older mice could...

Childhood trauma could increase heart failure risk as an adult

In a study from Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital, scientists found childhood trauma, especially physical abuse, might increase the risk of heart failure later in...

Omega-3s could improve brain structure, cognition at midlife

In a study from The University of Texas, scientists found eating cold-water fish and other sources of omega-3 fatty acids may preserve brain health...