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Drinking coffee can help you maintain low blood pressure

Coffee lovers can now celebrate one more reason to continue their morning ritual. A recent study has shown that drinking two to three cups...

5 best exercises for dementia prevention, according to science

Dementia is a progressive neurological disorder that affects memory, thinking, and behavior. It is a major cause of disability and dependence among older adults...

No, vapes aren’t 95% less harmful than cigarettes. Here’s how this decade-old myth took...

It’s 2013. The Harlem Shake is on the radio and e-cigarettes are becoming a thing. A group of researchers convene to discuss these and...

My scan shows I have thyroid nodules. Should I be worried?

The thyroid is a gland located at the base of the neck. It makes thyroid hormones, which control the way the body uses energy. A...

Acetaminophen overdose is a leading cause of liver injury, but it is largely preventable

Larissa was a 21-year-old Canadian college student recovering from COVID-19 when she died from complications related to an accidental overdose of acetaminophen, a medication...

How to prevent Parkinson’s disease

Parkinson's disease is a progressive nervous system disorder that affects movement, causing tremors, stiffness, and difficulty with coordination and balance. The disease affects millions of...

How avocado can help you prevent type 2 diabetes

A new study suggests that consuming avocados may help reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes in Hispanic and Latino adults.

Your brain and body can be much older (or younger) than your age

As we age, different organs and tissues may age at different rates, meaning that our biological age may not necessarily be the same as...

An HIV drug may help prevent dementia, study finds

Scientists at the University of Cambridge have discovered how the body's ability to get rid of toxic proteins is affected in Huntington's disease and...

How 10 popular diets scored for heart health

Are you thinking about trying a new diet, but you're not sure which one is best for your heart health? Well, a recent study by...