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High blood pressure: a sneaky thief of memory and thought

Do you know what high blood pressure is? It's a health condition where the force of blood against your artery walls is too strong. Imagine...

Daytime naps: a secret to a healthier brain?

Did you know that daytime napping could help keep our brains healthy? Napping isn't just for toddlers or tired athletes. It's something everyone could...

The double trouble of high blood pressure and high blood sugar

Around the world, over a billion people have a problem known as high blood pressure or hypertension. A lot of these people live in...

The tiredness test: how fatigue predicts early death in older people

Have you ever felt really tired after doing something, like walking, cleaning, or gardening? Well, scientists from the University of Pittsburgh in the United...

Ultra-processed foods tied to faster cognitive decline

Ultra-processed foods, which are made mostly from substances extracted from foods, like fats, starches, added sugars, and hydrogenated fats, often contain additives like artificial...

The hope for fatty liver disease: a potential new treatment

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a serious condition that affects many people with type 2 diabetes. It can lead to other serious liver...

Scientists find a cause of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease

NAFLD is the most common liver disease worldwide, typically affecting people who consume little or no alcohol, especially older people and those with type...

Fast-acting blood pressure treatment helps prevent stroke

High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a big problem. It's a tricky condition because you might not feel sick, but it can lead to...

New diabetes drug may fight other diseases, study shows

Do you know that diabetes is a disease where there's too much sugar in your blood? Yes, that's right! People with type 2 diabetes often...

Scientists find a new disease in women: cesarean scar disorder

A cesarean section, also known as a C-section, is a surgical procedure used to deliver a baby.