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New discovery offers promise for heart disease treatment

A recent study conducted by scientists at the University of Michigan has identified a protein called soluble urokinase plasminogen activator receptor (suPAR) as a...

More older people get cognitive decline in the past decade, study shows

In a recent study, researchers delved into the medical records of more than 1.3 million individuals aged 65 to 99. Their focus was on memory...

This diabetes drug linked to serious infection

A recent study by the FDA has raised concerns about a new type of diabetes drug known as SGLT2 inhibitors. According to the study, published...

Research shows new side effect of cholesterol-lowering drugs

Cholesterol is like a fatty substance that travels through our bloodstream. Our bodies use it for important tasks like building cell walls and making...

Common inflammation drugs may impact your memory, increase dementia risk

A recent study has revealed that taking steroids, even for a short period, can lead to memory issues. Steroids are medicines used by doctors to...

New way to stop breast cancer spread to the brain

A new study has provided valuable insights into breast cancer leptomeningeal metastasis (BCLM), a complication that affects 1 in 20 people with metastatic breast...

How obesity, high blood pressure and lipid imbalance trigger heart disease

Understanding our heart’s health is like deciphering a puzzle, where various pieces come together to reveal the larger picture of our overall well-being. A recently...

Scientists tailor cholesterol-lowering treatment for diabetic heart health

Statins, well-known for their cholesterol-lowering capabilities, are vital in preventing heart disease. A collaborative study by the University of Manchester, Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust...

Food allergy may strongly increase heart disease risk, study shows

A recent study suggests a surprising potential factor in heart disease risk: sensitivity to common foods like dairy and peanuts. This study, which looks across...

Common drug can reduce death risk in type 2 diabetes

A recent study conducted by researchers from Stanford University and other institutions has revealed promising findings regarding the diabetes drug metformin. Metformin, commonly prescribed to...