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Scientists find how to make cancer treatments work better

Cancer does not grow in isolation. Tumors live in busy neighborhoods inside the body, surrounded by immune cells, connective tissue, blood vessels, and a...

Weekly vigorous exercise may protect brain health in high blood pressure

People with high blood pressure are more likely to experience memory loss and dementia as they age. But a new study from Wake Forest University...

This heart-healthy diet helps control blood sugar in type 2 diabetes

A diet first made famous for lowering blood pressure may also help people with type 2 diabetes keep their blood sugar in check. That’s the...

Long-Term antidepressant use linked to more severe withdrawal symptoms

People who have taken antidepressants for more than two years are much more likely to experience withdrawal symptoms when they stop, according to a...

Tummy tuck patients keep losing weight for years after surgery

A new study shows that many people who undergo tummy tuck surgery, also known as abdominoplasty, continue to lose weight for years after the...

A new way to get vaccines — through your gums

Scientists have discovered a surprising new way to deliver vaccines: using dental floss to place them in the tiny space between the teeth and...

Early heart problems may be linked to brain shrinkage and dementia risk

People who start to show early signs of heart problems may also be experiencing early changes in their brain health, according to new research. A...

Home air purifiers may help lower blood pressure, study finds

A new study suggests that using portable high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) purifiers at home can help lower blood pressure in people with higher-than-normal readings...

Insulin resistance may raise risk of common heart valve disease

A new study has revealed a surprising connection between insulin resistance and aortic stenosis (AS), the world’s most common heart valve disease. This large population-based...

Chronic cannabis use linked to very high heart disease risk

A new UC San Francisco study has found that chronic cannabis use — whether smoked or consumed in edible form — is associated with...