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Panda social lives are more like us than we thought

Giant pandas, often seen as solitary creatures, are actually more social and connected than we've ever realized. This surprising discovery comes from a study conducted...

This therapy reduces chronic low back pain for older adults

Two decades ago, Gregory Hicks, now a Distinguished Professor of Health Sciences at the University of Delaware, embarked on a research journey that was...

The wake-up call: how alarms affect your heart health

Imagine this: your alarm clock goes off early in the morning, jolting you awake. Annoying, right? But did you know this sudden wake-up could also...

Study highlights mental health struggles in stroke patient families

A recent study led by Michigan Medicine has unveiled a critical yet often overlooked aspect of stroke care: caregivers' mental health. This study, published in...

Scientists find new way to prevent Parkinson’s disease

Researchers have made a significant discovery in understanding Parkinson's disease: a protein called NEMO plays a vital role in preventing the condition. This breakthrough, led...

Heart failure can cause chronic kidney disease, study finds

A recent study has shed light on the link between heart failure and chronic kidney disease (CKD). Published on December 11 in PLOS ONE, this...

Gut health is linked to this chronic skin disease

Atopic Dermatitis (AD), commonly known as atopic eczema, is a skin condition causing red, swollen, and itchy rashes. It's more common in those genetically inclined...

Easier quitting smoking with this diabetes drug without major weight gain

Once upon a time, there was a diabetes medication called dulaglutide, also known by its brand name Trulicity. This medicine, originally designed to help people...

This pill offers new hope in diabetes and obesity management

Researchers at the University of Adelaide have made a groundbreaking discovery in treating type 2 diabetes and obesity. They have developed a pill that mimics...

New ECGI vest may prevent sudden cardiac death

University College London (UCL) researchers have developed a groundbreaking electrocardiographic imaging (ECGI) vest, potentially revolutionizing how heart health is monitored and sudden cardiac death...