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Early menstrual cycles linked to higher diabetes and stroke risks

Starting your menstrual cycle at a young age, particularly before the age of 13, may increase the risk of developing type 2 diabetes and...

Common diabetes drug could lower high blood pressure and heart failure risk

High blood pressure, often resistant to treatment, can pose serious risks to individuals with heart failure. A recent analysis of a clinical trial published in...

Breakthrough blood test may detect Parkinson’s disease before symptoms

Researchers at Oxford's Nuffield Department of Clinical Neurosciences have developed a groundbreaking blood-based test to identify the underlying causes of Parkinson's disease before noticeable...

Brain stimulation can boost cognitive function in Alzheimer’s patients

A small clinical trial suggests that twice-daily non-invasive electrical stimulation of the brain, known as transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS), may enhance cognitive function...

Popular heartburn medications linked to kidney problems

Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), widely recognized as Prilosec, Nexium, and Prevacid, are commonly prescribed medications used by around 10% of American adults to manage...

Common blood pressure drugs linked to memory issues: what you need to know

We often rely on medications to alleviate common health concerns, but a recent study from the University of California, San Diego, has shed light...

A new perspective on high blood pressure management

High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a common condition that can pose serious risks to heart health and overall well-being. Traditionally, doctors have...

3D eye scans can detect early kidney disease

A groundbreaking medical imaging advancement could transform how kidney disease is monitored and diagnosed. 3D eye scans, which reveal crucial insights into kidney health, have...

AI could speed up heart attack diagnosis

New technology that uses computers to help doctors diagnose heart attacks faster has shown promising results. Doctors in Taiwan tested this technology and found that...

AI can revolutionize tumor analysis during surgery, study finds

Imagine undergoing surgery and your doctor knowing instantly the type and aggressiveness of a tumor instead of waiting for a week to devise the...