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Study reveals doctors face tougher pregnancy outcomes than lawyers

A recent study throws light on a surprising finding: doctors, especially those in their residency years, face more challenges during pregnancy compared to lawyers,...

Scientists find an important cause of multiple sclerosis

Multiple sclerosis (MS), a debilitating autoimmune disease affecting the brain and spinal cord, impacts 2.8 million people worldwide. Characterized by its progressive nature, MS often...

Save your sight: Learn about prevention, treatment for glaucoma

Glaucoma is a disease of the optic nerve that can cause vision loss. It is the second leading cause of blindness in the U.S....

Widely used blood pressure drugs linked to heart failure, study finds

In a recent study published in the journal Hypertension, researchers from the University of Bologna have identified a concerning trend: Women taking beta-blockers for high...

New brain imaging breakthrough for detecting mild brain injuries

Researchers have made a significant leap in brain injury diagnosis with a novel brain imaging method. This new technique is especially useful for detecting mild...

Kidney donors have lower fracture risk

A new study published in JAMA Network Open has brought to light an interesting finding about living kidney donors. Over an extensive follow-up period of...

Scientists find new way to accurately detect long COVID

Recent studies from the Post-COVID-19 Program at UT Health Austin are offering valuable insights into the condition known as long COVID. This is crucial as...

Weight loss can reduce cancer risk in people with diabetes

A new study led by the University of Bristol has made an exciting discovery for people with type 2 diabetes. Published in eBioMedicine, this study...

Common blood pressure drug may cause poor sleep

Sleep, an essential human need, is crucial for our health and well-being. However, sleep deprivation is a common issue, with about one-third of adults in...

This common painkiller may affect liver health

Scientists from the University of California Davis have made a surprising discovery about ibuprofen, a popular painkiller. This drug, part of the nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs...