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How mindfulness could help reduce pain

Scientists from the University of Wisconsin–Madison found the changes in pain-related brain activity that follow mindfulness training—pointing a way toward more targeted and precise...

Double up on the guac? Those avocados are good for your heart health

Adding avocados to a healthy diet could reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease, including lowering your cholesterol, according to research published by the American...

Daytime naps could help prevent heart attacks, strokes, study finds

Need an excuse to squeeze in a midday snooze? Scientists from the University Hospital of Lausanne found that occasional napping could help you maintain a...

Strawberries may protect your brain from Alzheimer’s disease

Scientists from Rush University found strawberries as a snack may help protect your brain from Alzheimer's disease. They found that a bioactive compound found in...

This study shows a new cause of hair loss

Hair grows from stem cells residing in hair follicles. During aging, the capability of hair follicles to grow hair is successively lost, leading to hair...

Daily exposure to common ‘forever chemicals’ at home may lead to cancer

Scientists from New York University found daily exposure to a class of chemicals used in the production of many household items may lead to...

These antiviral drugs could help treat mild COVID-19

Scientists from McMaster University found the antiviral drugs molnupiravir and nirmatrelvir–ritonavir (Paxlovid), when used to treat nonsevere COVID-19, most likely reduce the risk of...

This study finds a major cause of high blood pressure

Scientists from Brigham and Women’s Hospital found that the hormone aldosterone is a common and unrecognized contributor to high blood pressure. The research is published...

A woman’s heart attack causes, symptoms differ from a man’s

Scientists from the American Heart Association suggest a woman's heart attack may have different underlying causes, symptoms and outcomes compared to men. The research is...

More evidence supports the link between air pollution and dementia

Scientists from Imperial College London found how air pollution contributes to dementia and a decline in mental ability. The research was conducted by Professor Frank...