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This common snack can strongly harm blood pressure

A recent discovery from Linköping University in Sweden has revealed a surprising fact about licorice: even small amounts can raise blood pressure. This adds...

Scientists develop a wearable device that helps prevent falls

As people get older, staying balanced becomes harder. Muscles weaken, vision changes, and the body’s ability to sense movement declines. This makes falls more...

What you can do to survive a heart attack when alone

Imagine you’re alone when a sudden, crushing pain spreads across your chest. It moves to your arm, maybe even your jaw. You feel short...

Widely used diabetes drug could fight cancer, study finds

Metformin is widely used to manage type 2 diabetes, but new research suggests it may also help the immune system fight cancer. A study...

Research shows a new option for lowering cholesterol

Cholesterol is a fatty substance found in every cell of the body, playing an essential role in various functions. However, having too much cholesterol—especially LDL...

Choosing the safer drug for high blood pressure

A new study from Columbia University has examined two common drugs used to treat high blood pressure: chlorthalidone and hydrochlorothiazide. The study, which took...

Study finds more effective treatment for head and neck cancer

A recent study explored a new way to treat certain patients with head and neck cancer. The researchers tested whether combining radiation therapy with...

Spine injections do not help chronic back pain, scientists say

A group of international experts has strongly advised against using spine injections for adults with long-term back pain. Their recommendation, published in The BMJ, is...

New guidelines allow athletes with heart conditions to compete safely

Athletes with heart conditions may not need to give up competitive sports, according to a new scientific statementpublished in Circulation and JACC. The statement, created by experts from the American...

Common gynecological disorders may increase heart and brain disease risk

Women with certain gynecological conditions, such as endometriosis, heavy periods, or irregular menstrual cycles, may have a higher risk of developing heart disease and...