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Early body changes may signal dementia risk

A new study has found that people who go on to develop dementia often begin to lose weight and have smaller waistlines many years...

New cholesterol-lowering drug can help statin-intolerant patients

Cholesterol is a substance that the body needs to work properly, but having too much of it—especially LDL or “bad” cholesterol—can raise the risk...

Blood pressure drug could help treat ADHD more safely

A new study suggests that a common blood pressure drug, amlodipine, could be repurposed to help treat symptoms of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). This international research,...

This hormone can be a hidden cause of high blood pressure

Scientists from Brigham and Women’s Hospital have discovered that a hormone called aldosterone plays a bigger role in high blood pressure than previously thought. Their...

Scientists find vapes help smokers quit better than gum or lozenges

A new study has found that using vapes, also known as vaporized nicotine products (VNPs), can help people quit smoking more effectively than traditional...

Night shifts may harm women’s hormonal health and pregnancy outcomes, study finds

Working night shifts might increase the risk of irregular periods, hormone problems, and pregnancy complications, according to new research being presented at ENDO 2025,...

Chemotherapy might be making some cancers stronger, study warns

A new study from Houston Methodist reveals a surprising twist in the fight against bladder cancer: a type of cancer cell death triggered by...

Ancient DNA reveals leprosy existed in the Americas 4,000 years ago

New research has rewritten the history of leprosy in the Americas. Scientists have discovered genetic evidence that a rare strain of the disease, known...

Common diabetes drug may help older people live longer

Delirium is a condition that causes sudden confusion and trouble thinking clearly. It can come on quickly and is often triggered by illnesses, infections,...

Study finds a leading cause of multiple sclerosis

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a serious disease that affects the brain and spinal cord. It is an autoimmune condition, meaning the body’s own immune...