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DASH diet for high blood pressure can protect kidney health

A recent study from Johns Hopkins found people who ate a diet high in nuts and legumes, low-fat dairy, whole grains, fruits, and vegetables...

Latest type 2 diabetes drug helps people reduce blood sugar and lose weight faster

Latest type 2 diabetes drug tirzepatide helps patients achieve their blood sugar control and weight-loss goals faster than existing diabetes drugs.

Elon Musk: how being autistic may make him think differently

The business magnate and new owner of Twitter Elon Musk revealed a while ago that he is autistic. Musk, the wealthiest person in the...

Cannabis and e-cigarettes can harm the heart like cigarettes

In a study from UC San Francisco, scientists found e-cigarettes and marijuana have harmful effects on the heart similar to those caused by tobacco...

Black tea may effectively prevent high blood pressure

High blood pressure could strongly increase people’s risk of heart disease. A recent study from The University of Western Australia found drinking a cup of black...

COVID-19 may be linked to Parkinson’s disease, study finds

Case reports of relatively young COVID-19 patients who developed Parkinson's disease within weeks of contracting the virus have led scientists to wonder if there...

5 things you need to know about brain tumors

Brain tumors scare most people, but there are still reasons to be hopeful if you learn you have an abnormal growth in your brain—even...

Outdoor artificial light at night linked to higher diabetes risk

Exposure to artificial light at night is a ubiquitous environmental risk factor in modern societies. In a study from Shanghai Jiaotong University, scientists found that...

Moderate exercise can help people with colon cancer live longer

Not counting skin cancers, colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer in the United States, with 106,180 new cases of colon cancer and...

Aspirin is linked to 26% higher risk of heart failure

A recent study from the University of Freiburg found aspirin use is linked to a 26% raised risk of heart failure in people with...