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These 3 things linked to lower risk of type 2 diabetes

In a recent study, researchers find fitness, high-intensity physical activity, and low sedentary time are all linked to a lower risk of type 2...

This anesthesia drug may harm your respiratory functions

In a recent study, researchers find a type of drug used in anesthesia during surgery may increase the risk of respiratory problems. The study, called...

Drugs for hair loss and prostate issues may harm men’s sexual health

In a recent Northwestern Medicine study, researchers find that men with longer exposure to the drugs finasteride and dutasteride had a higher risk of...

Air pollution may harm your cognitive function

Recently, scientists have found that air pollution could harm not only our physical health but also mental functions. One study from Beijing Normal University in...

New research provides 10-year estimates of dementia risk

In a recent Danish study, researchers provide 10-year absolute risk estimates for dementia specific to age, sex and common variation in the APOE gene. The...

Baldness may soon be treated, new study shows

In a new study led by the University of Melbourne, researchers found that baldness caused by alopecia areata could soon be treated safely and...
To control blood pressure better, try low-dose ‘triple pill’

To control blood pressure better, try low-dose ‘triple pill’

High blood pressure is a big risk factor for many chronic conditions, such as heart attack, kidney problems, and stroke. Despite the availability of effective...

Statin side effects may mean your ‘bad’ cholesterol is out of control

In a recent study, researchers from Drammen Hospital, Norway found that statin side effects can predict the failure to meet LDL cholesterol (‘bad’ cholesterol)...

Two blood pressure drugs actually make blood pressure unstable and harm health

In a recent study from the Intermountain Medical Center, researchers find that two types of blood pressure drugs — alpha blockers and alpha 2...

Your psychological well-being plays a key role in heart health

In a new study, researchers find that maintaining positive thoughts and feelings can help people achieve better cardiovascular health. The research focuses on whether psychological...