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The salt substitute that could lower high blood pressure

It's no secret that Americans consume too much salt, often found in favorite foods like pizza, chips, burgers, and bread. On average, people are...

Study shows differences in bleeding risk among common blood thinners

When patients are diagnosed with conditions such as blood clots or atrial fibrillation, they are often prescribed anticoagulants, also known as blood thinners, to...

Research challenges traditional blood pressure guidelines

Researchers from NUI Galway and other institutions have conducted a groundbreaking study challenging traditional approaches to assessing and treating high blood pressure (hypertension). High blood...

New way to predict kidney injury with non-invasive markers

Researchers at Johns Hopkins Medicine have made strides in finding more accurate and less invasive markers for predicting, managing, and assessing acute kidney injury...

Scientists find a big cause of plaque buildup in blood vessels

A team of researchers from the University of Virginia Health is making significant progress in understanding coronary artery disease, a condition responsible for 25%...

Eating meals early may prevent heart disease, study shows

Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of death worldwide, affecting millions of lives each year. These diseases are closely connected to our dietary habits...

A better way to predict liver disease risk in alcohol drinkers

Binge drinking, genetic makeup, and type-2 diabetes can significantly increase the risk of alcohol-related cirrhosis (ARC), according to a new study conducted by researchers...

Scientists find a key cause of infertility

A new study led by researchers at Tsinghua University in China explores the link between genetic variations and female infertility, particularly focusing on premature...

Insulin plays an important post-meal role in your health

Researchers at Sinai Health have made important discoveries about how insulin levels after meals affect long-term heart and overall health. This new research challenges the...

Research shows an important cause of gut inflammation

Imagine a bustling metropolis inside your stomach, a city teeming with countless tiny inhabitants known as microorganisms. While some microscopic residents can be troublesome and...