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Common antibiotic drug may cause deafness, study finds

Antibiotics are drugs that can destroy or slow down the growth of bacteria. They are used to treat diseases caused by bacteria. In a recent study...

Will a vegetarian diet increase your risk of stroke?

A UK study finding vegetarianism is associated with a higher risk of stroke than a meat-eating diet has made headlines around the world. The study,...

Higher manganese intake linked to lower type 2 diabetes risk

In a study from Brown University, scientists found higher intake of manganese is linked to a lower type 2 diabetes risk among postmenopausal women,...

Dementia: negative thinking linked with more rapid cognitive decline

Dementia affects an estimated 54 million people worldwide. There is no cure, but reports indicate that approximately a third of dementia cases may be preventable,...

This anti-inflammatory drug could help stop spread of cancer

Most cancer-related deaths come from metastases, the spread of cancer cells from a primary tumor to surrounding tissues or distant organs. The cells that seed...

Common diet could help lower high blood pressure in older people

In a recent study at the University of Maine and elsewhere, scientists found that eating a diet similar to the Mediterranean diet (Med diet...

The ten factors linked to increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease

Although there’s still no cure, researchers are continuing to develop a better understanding of what increases a person’s risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. A recent...

Research shows the cause of wheezing in the lungs

In a recent study at the University of Cambridge, researchers found the ‘violent’ physical processes at work inside the lungs which cause wheezing, a...

New test could detect Parkinson’s disease from skin swabs in 3 minutes

In a study from The University of Manchester, scientists found a new method to detect Parkinson's disease from skin swabs in 3 minutes. The study...

Stretching may reduce high blood pressure effectively

In a study from the University of Saskatchewan, scientists found that stretching is superior to brisk walking for reducing blood pressure in people with...