Prunes may help reduce high blood pressure
High blood pressure, a common condition with potential health risks such as heart disease and stroke, might have found a new adversary in prunes,...
Poorly managed sleep apnea increases high blood pressure risk
According to a recent study, poorly managed Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) can lead to uncontrolled blood pressure, posing a significant, yet under-recognized, risk for...
Long COVID: brain function still affected for some up to two years after infection
Difficulties with cognitive functions or skills, such as the ability to recall memories, concentrate on tasks, or find the right words in conversation, are...
Hot weather plus pollution increases heart attack risks for older people
A new study from China indicates that scorching temperatures together with high levels of air pollution greatly increase the likelihood of older adults suffering...
Daily aspirin doesn’t prevent strokes in older, healthy people after all
The daily use of low-dose aspirin has been a mainstay of preventing strokes for decades. While there has always been a risk of bleeding...
Scientists find new link between gene and Parkinson’s disease
New research from Yale has shed light on the role of mutations in the LRRK2 gene in Parkinson's disease.
Previous research identified an overactive protein...
People with genetic risk of Alzheimer’s disease may lose their sense of smell first
According to a recent study, individuals carrying the APOE e4 gene variant associated with an increased risk of Alzheimer's disease might experience an early...
Research shows a new cause of diabetes
Beta cells, known for producing insulin and regulating blood sugar levels, are crucial in the pancreas.
However, these cells are not all the same, and...
This high blood pressure drug may help you live longer
The aging process, characterized by a decline in physiological function and an increased susceptibility to disease, continues to confound scientists.
While there's no definitive cure...
Magic mushrooms may help treat common eating disorder
Scientists from the University of California at San Diego have conducted a study investigating the therapeutic impact of magic mushrooms in treating anorexia nervosa.
The...