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50% of U.S. adults should check their blood pressure at home, study shows

In a study from the University of Alabama at Birmingham, scientists found that people with borderline high blood pressure should confirm the readings by...

Treadmill exercise may reduce Parkinson’s symptoms

In a study from RUSH University, scientists found regular treadmill exercise helped improve Parkinson's disease symptoms in mice. They found positive results in using regular treadmill exercise to...

How our immune system causes heart disease

Heart disease is among the leading causes of death globally and imposes a significant burden on the health-care system. We know some of the causes...

Many people have persistent brain damage caused by COVID-19

In a study from the University of California, San Diego scientists found brain symptoms of COVID-19 persist in the majority of long-haulers. They found that...

People with cancer diagnosis may face severe COVID-19 complications

Scientists from the University of Wisconsin found that a current cancer diagnosis posed a significant risk for severe outcomes during the first two years...

Many people have chronic brain and mental symptoms after COVID-19 infection

Scientists from Augusta University found chronic neuropsychiatric symptoms following COVID-19 infection, although self-reported symptoms are not linked to dysfunction. In the study, they recruited COVID-19-positive...

This study shows cause of blood clotting in COVID-19 vaccination

In a recent study from Flinders University, scientists found that the rare blood clot side-effect associated with some COVID-19 vaccines could be the result...

Scientists find an important cause of stroke

In a study from the National University of Ireland, scientists found that one in 11 stroke survivors experienced a period of anger or upset...

Scientists find a diabetes drug can help people lose never-before-seen amounts of weight

In a study from Yale and elsewhere, scientists found a drug recently approved to treat type 2 diabetes is also extremely effective at reducing...

More potassium, less salt for a healthier heart

Scientists from Harvard University found having less sodium and more potassium in your diet is linked to a lower risk of heart disease. The results...