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Blood test offers accurate, affordable way to detect early Alzheimer’s

Alzheimer’s disease is a devastating illness that slowly takes away a person’s memory, ability to think clearly, and often their personality. It deeply affects...

These widely used drugs can raise your blood pressure

Blood pressure is an important sign of how healthy your heart and blood vessels are. It measures the force of your blood pushing against...

New blood test may make diagnosing gut diseases easier and less painful

Inflammatory bowel disease, or IBD, is a common and often life-disrupting condition that affects millions of people in the United States. It usually shows...

Japanese plum juice may help lower blood pressure

More than half of adults in the United States—about 122 million people—have high blood pressure, also known as hypertension. This condition increases the risk...

Better blood pressure control could prevent heart attacks and strokes

High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is a serious health condition that affects more than one in four adults in Sweden. It’s one of...

Rosemary has been linked to better memory, lower anxiety and even protection from Alzheimer’s

Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis), the aromatic herb native to the Mediterranean, has long been treasured in kitchens around the world. But beyond its culinary charm,...

Common chewing gum sweetener could make medical hydrogels much safer

Imagine treating long-term illnesses like epilepsy, chronic pain, or paralysis not with pills, but with tiny soft devices that work inside your body, blending...

Alzheimer’s blood tests may be less accurate for some people, study warns

Blood tests designed to detect Alzheimer’s disease are being marketed as quick and convenient tools for diagnosing memory problems. But new research from Rutgers...

Many women choose to extend breast cancer hormone therapy

Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers among women. Many types of breast cancer grow in response to hormones like estrogen or...

Alzheimer’s biomarkers found in other dementias can complicate diagnosis

An international study led by the University of Gothenburg has revealed that proteins typically associated with Alzheimer’s disease—β-amyloid and tau—are also found in people...