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New fathers much more likely to depend on depression drugs if they previously used...

A recent study by UCL researchers published in JAMA Network Open reveals that new fathers are more than 30 times likely to be prescribed...

New blood pressure drug shows promise: what you need to know

High blood pressure is a major health concern, affecting millions of people worldwide. While many effective drugs can treat it, some people's bodies just...

Small ‘good cholesterol’ particles play a big role in Alzheimer’s prevention

Researchers at the Keck School of Medicine of USC have unveiled a groundbreaking study that suggests small high-density lipoprotein (HDL) particles in the cerebrospinal...

Oral probiotic shows promise in treating dry eye disease

A recent study conducted by researchers at Baylor College of Medicine has shown that the oral administration of a specific probiotic strain can improve...

How loneliness and depression affect digestive health in older people

While older Americans are living longer, a surprising number are struggling with digestive diseases. Conditions like inflammatory bowel disease and Crohn’s disease aren't just painful;...

Natural ways to tackle high blood pressure

High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, affects a lot of people. It can be a serious problem because it makes your heart work...

Metabolic surgery offers heart benefits for people with persistent diabetes

A groundbreaking study presented at the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) 2023 Annual Scientific Meeting has revealed that metabolic surgery significantly...

Low blood pressure may not be as bad as we thought, study finds

When you go to the doctor's office for a checkup, you often get your blood pressure measured. You know, the cuff around your arm...

Scientists find leading genetic cause of Alzheimer’s disease

Researchers have developed a groundbreaking method to detect lipoproteins in the central nervous system (CNS), paving the way for better understanding of neurological diseases...

Heart failure at 39, then a stroke. Now she wants to help fellow survivors...

Brooke Bognanni had been struggling with abdominal pain for about six weeks when she fit in a visit with her longtime physician. While describing her...