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Scientists find the ties between high blood pressure and dementia

In simple terms, a team of scientists from The University of Manchester might have found a new way to fight vascular dementia, a brain...

Scientists find new way to beat chickenpox and shingles viruses

At the University of Georgia (UGA), researchers have forged a new path in the battle against the varicella-zoster virus, notorious for causing chickenpox and...

Research finds new way to treat chronic pain

Imagine a life where you constantly feel a burning, tingling, or stabbing sensation, never knowing when it will flare up or subside. For millions of...

Common cholesterol drug could boost cancer treatment, study finds

In a groundbreaking study, researchers have introduced a novel approach that combines HER2-targeted therapies and the cholesterol-lowering drug lovastatin. This suggests a pathway to reduce...

A tiny sensor could affect our blood pressure and aging, study finds

High blood pressure is a common issue that affects one in five people in Sweden and is a major culprit in heart-related diseases globally. Scientists...

How walking tests and virtual reality can help spot early Alzheimer’s

When it comes to studying how our brain works, especially as we get older, scientists are always finding new and clever ways to peek...

How artificial sweeteners may influence your blood sugar and gut health

The Popular Choice of Diet Drinks We've all heard it before: sugary drinks can be harmful to our health. That’s why many people opt for diet...

1 in 3 people worldwide suffer from high blood pressure, study finds

In an unprecedented move, the World Health Organization (WHO) has released its inaugural report on the global impacts of high blood pressure, revealing alarming...

People with heart disease less likely to use certain diabetes drugs

Diabetes is a pretty tricky condition to navigate. For those dealing with it, keeping blood sugar levels in check is crucial. But, if we toss...

Scientists find lingering COVID-19 effects on heart health

Researchers from Nanyang Technological University in Singapore, alongside other notable health institutions, have spotlighted a crucial health concern through a national study. Their research, which...