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These commonly prescribed drugs may increase dementia risk

More than 50 million people worldwide are affected by dementia and this number is estimated to be 132 million by 2050. Recently, researchers from the...
New method may find which stroke patients need further treatment

New method may find which stroke patients need further treatment

In a new study, researchers have developed a new method to find stroke patients who are most likely to have a treatable underlying condition. They...
New blood test may predict breast cancer's return at beginning

New blood test may predict breast cancer’s return at beginning

In a new study, researchers have developed a new blood test that can predict breast cancer's return at the beginning of treatment. It can predict...
Depression drugs and opioids may double the risk of falls and fractures

Depression drugs and opioids may double the risk of falls and fractures

In a new study, researchers found that opioids, antidepressants, or other psychotropic drugs may increase the risk of falls and bone fractures in older...
These drugs may help fight early prostate cancer

These drugs may help fight early prostate cancer

In two new studies, researchers found that two drugs for treating the most aggressive prostate cancer could also benefit patients with early-stage prostate cancer. The...
This gum disease may determine whether you will have Alzheimer’s

This gum disease may determine whether you will have Alzheimer’s

In a new study, researchers have confirmed that a gum disease called gingivitis plays a decisive role in whether a person develops Alzheimer’s disease...
These four things are all linked to unhealthy brains

These four things are all linked to unhealthy brains

In a new study, researchers found that smoking, high blood pressures, obesity, and diabetes are all linked to unhealthy brains. These four things can harm...
This drug may help people with lung cancer live longer

This drug may help people with lung cancer live longer

In a new study, researchers found that an immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab could help people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer live longer. This is the...
Shorter people with weak lungs may have high heart disease risk

Shorter people with weak lungs may have high heart disease risk

In a new study, researchers found that shorter people with poor lung functions may have a high risk of heart disease. The research was led...

A small zap to the brain may help you recall forgotten memories

In a new study, researchers found that a small electrical zap to the brain could help people retrieve forgotten memories. The finding provides strong evidence...