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Beetroot juice may help lower high blood pressure

High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a serious health condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It happens when the pressure of...

New universal antivenom could protect against the world’s deadliest snakes

Scientists have developed a groundbreaking antivenom that protects against 19 of the world’s deadliest snakes, including the black mamba, king cobra, and tiger snakes. This...

New injection could offer chronic low back pain relief

A new study sponsored by VIVEX Biologics, Inc. has shown promising results for patients suffering from chronic lumbar discogenic pain. The treatment involves a...

Probiotics may reduce chemotherapy side effects in breast cancer

Chemotherapy is a common treatment for breast cancer, but it often comes with challenging side effects. Many patients experience fatigue, nausea, and a weakened...

Left or right arm? Vaccination site matters a lot for immune response

A new study from the Garvan Institute of Medical Research and the Kirby Institute at UNSW Sydney has discovered that getting your booster shot...

Why gum disease linked to heart rhythm disorder

A new study from Hiroshima University reveals that neglecting your dental hygiene might not just affect your smile—it could also harm your heart. The research,...

Late motherhood and weight gain triple breast cancer risk

A new study from the UK, presented at the European Congress on Obesity (ECO 2025), reveals that women who gain significant weight after age...

Higher lipoprotein(a) levels linked to heart attack and stroke

The Family Heart Foundation recently released findings from the largest study ever conducted on people living with cardiovascular disease who had their lipoprotein(a) levels,...

A promising new approach to treating potentially deadly liver disease

An experimental new treatment is showing early promise in the fight against liver fibrosis – a serious and often silent condition that affects around...

Widely used high blood pressure drug may have harmful side effects

Researchers from Columbia University have discovered that chlorthalidone, a commonly prescribed diuretic for lowering blood pressure, may cause more serious side effects than hydrochlorothiazide,...