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Weekly injections reduce weight and knee pain in people with obesity

A new study has found that a once-weekly injection of semaglutide, a medication originally developed for diabetes and weight loss, significantly reduces body weight...

Red onion skin extract may help lower high blood pressure

A recent study from the University of Bonn suggests that an extract from red onion skin could help reduce high blood pressure in overweight...

Study finds a surprising link between high blood pressure and personality

High blood pressure is often linked to heart disease, but it may also have a surprising effect on personality. A new study suggests that...

New ultrasound treatment may help control high blood pressure

A new device that uses ultrasound to calm overactive nerves in the kidneys could help some people with high blood pressure who struggle to...

This painkiller may raise heart disease and stroke risk

A new study from the University of Edinburgh suggests that taking paracetamol regularly for long periods may increase the risk of heart disease and...

Why more older adults want to stop their drugs

A new poll from the University of Michigan National Poll on Healthy Aging has found that many older adults are open to reducing the...

Taking ibuprofen with high blood pressure drugs may bring health risks

If you take medication for high blood pressure, you may need to be careful before using ibuprofen, a common pain reliever. A new study...

What people really think about cholesterol-lowering drugs

Statins are widely used to lower cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart disease. While doctors often recommend them, opinions on these drugs vary,...

This high blood pressure drug may increase risk of sudden cardiac arrest

A recent study from the European Sudden Cardiac Arrest Network has found a possible connection between a widely used blood pressure medication and an...

Women show faster tau buildup in Alzheimer’s disease, study finds

A new study has found that women with high levels of β-amyloid (Aβ), a protein linked to Alzheimer’s disease, experience faster buildup of another...