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New hope for treating blood cancers using a breast cancer drug

Two recent studies from researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have identified a promising way to treat certain blood cancers...

This is the right blood pressure target for people over 60

Managing blood pressure is essential for staying healthy, especially for those over 60. Blood pressure, the force of blood pushing against artery walls, is...

This drug can effectively manage post-surgery pain

Researchers at the Medical University of South Carolina have discovered that an FDA-approved drug, N-acetylcysteine (NAC), could help reduce pain for patients recovering from...

The best diet for a healthy heart after 50

A new study has shed light on a crucial question for people over 50: What is the best diet to keep your heart healthy...

The hidden connection between diabetes and gum disease after 50

Diabetes is a condition that affects how the body processes sugar, leading to higher-than-normal blood sugar levels. For people over 50, managing diabetes becomes even...

Study shows key causes of autism, ADHD

Scientists at the University of Maryland School of Medicine have made an important discovery about how inflammation in children may affect brain development. Their research...

Scientists find a hidden cause of Parkinson’s disease

Researchers from the University of Rochester and other institutions have uncovered a potential connection between Parkinson’s disease (PD) and a widely used industrial chemical...

How vitamin D helps control high blood pressure

When we think about vitamin D, we usually associate it with strong bones and a healthy immune system. But this "sunshine vitamin" does much more...

Scientists find how to preserve memory and fight cognitive decline

As we age, memory loss and cognitive decline become increasingly common, affecting millions of people worldwide. Researchers from Tokyo Medical and Dental University have...

Regular physical activity may lower cancer development and death risks

Engaging in regular physical activity before being diagnosed with cancer may reduce the risk of disease progression and death, according to a study published...