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These common meds linked to memory problems in older people

Medicines are often lifesavers, but sometimes, they can have side effects we don't expect. A striking example of this comes from a recent study at...

Scientists find a new way to treat high blood pressure

High blood pressure is a growing global health concern. Despite efforts to control it through diet, exercise, and medication, many people still struggle with...

Scientists develop new oral cancer test

Researchers at the University of Illinois Chicago have developed a groundbreaking test that could revolutionize oral cancer screening. Guy Adami and Dr. Joel Schwartz from...

OCD may increase death risk, study finds

In Sweden, a study has uncovered something worrisome about people with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD): they might face a higher risk of dying, both from...

Scientists find way to improve Alzheimer’s diagnosis and treatment

Alzheimer's disease has long been a puzzle in the medical world. Scientists have known that it involves the buildup of two proteins, amyloid-beta (Aβ)...

Lipoprotein(a): What to know about elevated levels

If you've listened to the radio or opened a webpage in the past year, you may have seen or heard ads promoting lipoprotein(a), or...

Promising therapy for heart failure patients with depression

A recent study from Cedars-Sinai has brought new hope to heart failure patients suffering from depression. This groundbreaking research demonstrates that behavioral activation therapy is...

Nasal breathing can help reduce high blood pressure

Recent research published in the American Journal of Physiology-Regulatory, Integrative and Comparative Physiology has uncovered significant health benefits of nasal breathing, particularly in relation...

Kidney and heart diseases may increase death risk in severe burns

Severe burns are one of the most critical injuries anyone can suffer, and despite medical advancements, they remain a significant challenge. Doctors have long used...

Intensive blood pressure treatment: a new hope for older adults

High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a silent but serious condition. It often goes unnoticed because it doesn't always make you feel sick, yet it...