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What you need to know about high blood pressure

Hypertension (high blood pressure) happens when blood flows through your arteries at higher-than-normal pressures over time. This makes the heart and blood vessels work harder...

How long is the present? It depends on your heartbeat

In a study from Cornell University, scientists found 'wrinkles' in time experience are linked to the heartbeat. They found that our momentary perception of time...

Kidney lesions linked to heart disease in people with chronic kidney disease

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) can cause heart diseases such as heart attacks, strokes, and heart failure. A new study examined kidney tissue collected during biopsies...

Long COVID is linked to physical inactivity, study finds

The link between symptoms of COVID-19 and physical inactivity is increasingly evident. A new study by researchers at the University of São Paulo found that...

Actively monitoring safe to many people with prostate cancer

Prostate cancer is common cancer in men, especially those who are older than 50 years of age.

Healthy gut can help fight cancer in other parts of the body

Researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center have found out how bacteria in your gut can help the body fight cancer in different parts of...

Why chocolate could help improve cognitive function

According to a study conducted by scientists from the University of L'Aquila, cocoa and chocolate can have numerous health benefits, especially when it comes...

Who is most at risk for long COVID?

A new Harvard study of more than 800,000 people in the US has provided valuable insights into the demographics and clinical profiles of those...

Scientists develop new drug to reduce blood cholesterols, heart attacks

Statins are the most common drugs used to lower cholesterol levels, but many people who suffer from side effects or cannot take them might...

How dietary fiber could benefit people with high blood pressure

High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a health problem that can cause death. Despite medical and lifestyle treatment, most people with high blood...