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COVID infection, and vaccination, linked to heart problems

In a study from Cedars-Sinai, scientists confirmed the link between a debilitating heart condition and COVID-19 and, to a lesser extent, a novel link...

Sitting less can strongly benefit people with slightly high blood pressure, cholesterol

Doctors should encourage otherwise healthy adults with slightly elevated blood pressure or cholesterol to sit less and move more to improve heart health.

Scientists may transform cancer treatment with just a tablespoon of blood

Scientists developed a new blood test that provides unprecedented insight into a patient's cancer makeup.

Probing personal care products: look out for harmful ingredients

These and dozens of other products may be in your shower, gym bag, or medicine cabinet. But do you know what’s in them?

This common diet could lower high blood pressure in older people

A recent study at the University of Maine and elsewhere found that eating a diet similar to the Mediterranean diet (Med diet for short)...

People with sense of purpose have lower risk of dementia

In a study from UCL Psychology & Language Sciences, scientists found that feeling a sense of purpose or meaning in life is associated with...

Newest type 2 diabetes drug reduces blood sugar and body weight faster

Previously, a study showed that the drug tirzepatide lowers blood sugar and supports weight loss better than other drugs for type 2 diabetes (T2D). A...

People with COVID-19 more likely to develop heart diseases, diabetes

In a study from King's College London, scientists found patients who contract COVID-19 face a higher risk of developing cardiovascular diseases and diabetes, particularly...

Marijuana plant may hold key to treating chronic inflammation

In a study from The Queen's Medical Center and the University of Hawaii, scientists found several minor cannabinoids contained in the cannabis plant "strongly...

Brain stimulation may help treat depression in older adults

In a study from Centro Hospitalar de Lisboa Ocidental, scientists suggest brain stimulation should not be overlooked as an antidepressant treatment for older adults. In...