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This mineral may help reverse artery plaques

Heart disease is still the number one cause of death around the world. One major reason is a condition called atherosclerosis. This happens when fatty...

Second blood pressure number may predict dementia and stroke

Scientists at the University of Miami have found that the lower number on a blood pressure reading—called diastolic blood pressure—may give important clues about...

Recognizing liver cirrhosis symptoms in women

Liver cirrhosis is a serious condition where healthy liver tissue is slowly replaced by scar tissue. This scarring affects how well the liver can...

How to recognize kidney disease in older adults

Kidney disease is a serious health concern, especially for older adults. It often develops slowly and quietly, so many people don’t realize they have...

High blood pressure drugs may increase risk of inflammatory disease

Psoriasis is a common and chronic skin condition that shows up as red, itchy, and scaly patches, often on areas like the knees, elbows,...

New antibody marker may help predict heart disease risk

Scientists at Karolinska Institutet have found a possible new warning sign for heart disease in older women. The study, published in the Journal of the...

Why hypothyroidism is a metabolic disorder

When people hear the word metabolism, they often think about how quickly the body burns calories. But metabolism is more than just that. It includes...

Blood pressure drugs may raise glaucoma risk, study finds

A new study suggests that people taking a certain kind of blood pressure medicine, called Calcium Channel Blockers (CCBs), may have a higher chance...

High-dose vitamin D does not prevent diabetes in older adults

Taking high doses of vitamin D for several years does not lower the risk of developing type 2 diabetes in older adults, according to...

A new hope for early detection of pancreatic cancer

Pancreatic cancer is one of the deadliest types of cancer in the world. Only about 13 out of every 100 people diagnosed with this disease...