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A new pill could help both your heart and your sleep

Your heart works non-stop, pumping blood to every part of your body. But for some people, their heart begins to struggle. This condition is called...

A natural compound in fruits and vegetables may help lower your blood pressure

Quercetin is a natural compound found in many fruits and vegetables like apples, onions, berries, and even green tea. Plants make it to protect themselves...

New study reveals hidden brain fuel that could treat Alzheimer’s

For decades, scientists believed that the brain’s nerve cells, or neurons, relied only on sugar for energy. But new research from the University of Queensland...

Home monitors and text reminders are key to successful blood pressure control

Some people with high blood pressure may finally gain control by doing something simple: using blood pressure monitors at home and receiving reminder texts. A...

Exercise could reboot the immune system in people with long COVID, study finds

A new study offers hope for people struggling with post-COVID syndrome, often called long COVID. Researchers have found that exercise could help restore a healthier,...

Engineers create artificial neurons that can talk to living cells

For decades, scientists have dreamed of building computers that work more like the human brain—powerful, efficient, and seamlessly connected to the body. Now, engineers at...

Adding this nutrient to your diet could save your life from high blood pressure

For many years, health experts have warned us to eat less salt. That’s because too much sodium, the main ingredient in salt, raises blood pressure...

Scientists find pulsed radiation could reduce painful cancer complications

A new approach to radiation therapy may offer patients with esophageal cancer and non-small cell lung cancer a better balance between effectiveness and quality...

Popular yoga style may increase the risk of falls, study finds

Yoga is often praised for improving balance, strength, and flexibility, but new research from the University of Sydney has found that one style of...

How often should you check your blood pressure at home?

Checking your blood pressure at home is an important part of managing high blood pressure, also called hypertension. This condition affects millions of people and...