Depression, loneliness linked to higher hospitalization risk after COVID-19
In a study from Harvard University, scientists found people who reported in a survey that they felt worried, depressed, or lonely had a greater...
Blood pressure recording over 24 hours could predict heart disease best
Researchers found that blood pressure recording over 24 hours is the best predictor of heart and vascular diseases.
They found blood pressure recorded over 24...
Prebiotic dietary fiber could help prevent high blood pressure
In a recent study, researchers found that dietary fiber, particularly fiber that's prebiotic, is able to prevent the development of high blood pressure.
The research...
Scientists detect a hidden risk factor for stroke
In a study from Mayo Clinic, scientists have used artificial intelligence (AI) to evaluate patients' electrocardiograms (ECGs) in a targeted strategy to screen for...
How to remove plaques that cause heart attacks
In a recent study from Michigan State University and Stanford University, scientists have invented a nanoparticle that eats away — from the inside out...
High blood pressure speeds up cognitive decline, but not the only culprit
In a study from the University of Michigan, scientists found people with high blood pressure levels face a faster erosion of their ability to...
Turmeric may help develop effective anti-cancer drug
Curcumin, a polyphenol extracted from Curcuma longa, also known as turmeric, has gained attention from scientists worldwide for its biological properties as an antioxidant,...
Loneliness may double the risk of type 2 diabetes
In a study from Western Norway University of Applied Sciences, scientists found that feelings of loneliness are linked to a much higher risk of...
Scientists can detect brain cancer with less than a drop of blood
Despite significant advances, mortality from brain tumors remains high with five-year survival rates of 36%, according to the National Cancer Institute.
More accurate diagnoses might...
Saliva test could show early warning for severe COVID-19
In a study from the University of Surrey, scientists found saliva samples could soon be key to predicting the severity of someone's case of...