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Two blood pressure drugs can effectively prevent heart attack, heart failure, stroke

A major study spanning 17 years and involving over 730,000 people has provided new insights into the safety of two widely used blood pressure medications: chlorthalidone and hydrochlorothiazide. Researchers at Columbia...

This cholesterol-lower drug may harm kidney health

A recent study from Johns Hopkins University has found that rosuvastatin, a commonly prescribed statin used to lower cholesterol, may increase the risk of...

Study finds a surprising connection between coffee and heart health

Good news for coffee lovers! A recent study from Semmelweis University suggests that drinking up to three cups of coffee a day may help...

Eating green leafy vegetables may protect the brain from Alzheimer’s

A new study from RUSH University in Chicago suggests that eating plenty of green leafy vegetables, along with other healthy foods like fruits, whole...

Could a common blood pressure drug increase the risk of vision loss?

A recent study has raised concerns about a widely used blood pressure medication called Calcium Channel Blockers (CCBs). Researchers found that people taking CCBs...

Diet could help reduce the risk of tinnitus

A new study suggests that eating more fruit, fiber, dairy products, and caffeine could lower the risk of tinnitus, also known as ringing in...

Five years after COVID, childcare workforce faces new threats, study finds

In the first eight months of the COVID-19 pandemic alone, 166,000 child care jobs were lost across the nation. Significant recovery didn't begin until the...

Pregnancy blood pressure patterns may predict future hypertension risk

New research suggests that tracking blood pressure changes during pregnancy could help predict a woman's risk of developing high blood pressure (hypertension) in the...

Early menopause could increase Alzheimer’s risk, study finds

A recent study suggests that early menopause may raise the risk of Alzheimer's disease in women. Researchers from Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre and the University...

Alcohol and cancer: What you need to know

Most people know that smoking can cause cancer, but did you know that drinking alcohol can also increase your cancer risk? Many people don’t realize...