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She had a stroke while training for a half-marathon. Then came breast cancer. Now...

To prepare for her first half-marathon, Kandi Schmitz signed up for a 5K run. Six friends and family members decided to join her. The race...

New drug can reduce migraine symptoms before headaches occur

Migraines are more than just headaches; they often come with a range of uncomfortable symptoms that begin hours before the pain even starts. These...

Our brain may hold the key to treating type 2 diabetes

A recent study published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation suggests that effectively treating type 2 diabetes might require a new approach—focusing on certain...

Living near golf courses may increase risk of Parkinson’s disease

A recent study led by researchers from the Barrow Neurological Institute and Mayo Clinic suggests that living near golf courses might be linked to...

Can blood pressure drugs harm your gut health?

High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a major health issue affecting millions of people worldwide. Left untreated, it can lead to serious problems like...

Common causes of young-onset dementia

When people think of dementia, they often imagine it as a condition that only affects the elderly. But dementia is not limited to old...

Turmeric and vitamin D may help manage high blood pressure in diabetes

Imagine if the everyday spices in your kitchen and the vitamins you take not only added flavor to your food but also helped protect...

Scientists find new cause of autism, schizophrenia, and Alzheimer’s disease

In recent years, scientists have made big strides in understanding mental health conditions like autism spectrum disorder (ASD), schizophrenia, and Alzheimer’s disease. They’ve found...

How to survive a heart attack

A heart attack is a serious medical emergency that happens when the blood flow to a part of the heart is suddenly blocked, usually...

Blood pressure drugs may protect against dementia, study finds

A new study has brought promising news for older adults, suggesting that taking medication to lower high blood pressure may also help reduce the...