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Feeling blue may make your heart skip a beat: the link between depression and...

If you are having a device for your heart put in and feel down, you might find it harder to keep taking your heart...

Double whammy: diabetes drug also knocks out obesity

A drug named tirzepatide, usually known for fighting off type 2 diabetes, has emerged as a new heavyweight champion against obesity. A team of smart...

Blood pressure rising: a tale of southern blues

Hey folks, here's a surprising fact for you: Over the past two decades, the number of older folks rushed to hospitals for sudden high...

Parkinson’s disease: could bad gut bacteria be the culprit?

Parkinson's disease is a nerve problem. It affects many people around the world. We don't know exactly why people get Parkinson's. But, a new study...

The unseen link: Alzheimer’s plaques and hearing loss

Sometimes, in the world of science, an unexpected finding can change everything. That's exactly what happened at the Del Monte Institute for Neuroscience at the...

Uncontrolled high blood pressure: a silent threat to public health

High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a widespread health concern in the United States, particularly among the adult population. A staggering one-third of individuals aged...

Time-tellers turned health-tellers: how smartwatches could spot Parkinson’s early

Wrist watches, once just a tool to keep time, have now become high-tech devices that could save lives. As per recent research, smartwatches might be...

New research expands range of potential Alzheimer’s drugs

In a surprising turn of events, researchers have found a connection between Alzheimer's disease and insulin receptors in the brain. This new discovery reveals that...

Medical marijuana laws don’t change pain management choices

People get hurt. Sometimes, the pain lasts long, but it isn't because of cancer. That's what we call chronic non-cancer pain. Many people live...

Gut inflammation could help alleviate liver disease, finds new study

The human body operates like a symphony, with different organs and systems interacting to maintain balance. Sometimes, though, this symphony hits a sour note, leading...