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Oxygen therapy boosts heart health in people with long COVID

What is Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy? Imagine a special kind of treatment where you breathe in pure oxygen under high pressure. This treatment is known as...

Scientists find new treatment to stop spread of cancer

Metastasis is a process where cancer cells spread from the primary tumor to surrounding tissues and distant organs in the body. It is the primary...

Researchers find a drug that provides a lifespan boost

Scientists from the University of Auckland have carried out an intriguing study on the effects of alpelisib, a drug typically used to treat cancer. Their...

New Type 2 diabetes drug may protect kidney and lung health

In a recent study from the University of Hong Kong, a cutting-edge medication for managing type 2 diabetes, known as sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitors...

Most depression drug prescribed for chronic pain may be not effective or safe

Scientists have warned that most antidepressants used for chronic pain are being prescribed with "insufficient" evidence of their effectiveness. A major investigation into medications used...

Former Marine opens up about struggles and feelings of hopelessness after stroke

One hot day last June, Elmar Uy and his girlfriend, LJ Jennings, were gardening outside their home in Hudson, New Hampshire, when something strange...

Being overweight may increase risk of gut cancer

Overview of Study Findings A large new study has underscored the importance of maintaining a healthy weight, not just for overall health, but also to...

A closer look at retina changes in Alzheimer’s patients

Researchers at Cedars-Sinai have performed an in-depth study on changes that occur in the retinas of Alzheimer's disease patients. The study aims to provide insights...

11 things to know now that COVID-19 isn’t an “emergency” anymore

Life has changed forever because of COVID-19. And the virus is still spreading, and still causing serious illness or significant disruption of ‘normal’ life. But...

Scientists find new hope for vision regeneration

Researchers at the Université de Montréal have made a breakthrough discovery that could lead to a new regenerative therapy to restore vision in patients...