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8 or more drinks every week may cause brain damage and memory problems

Drinking a lot of alcohol can seriously harm the brain, especially in older adults. A recent study published in the journal Neurology found that...

What your face might be telling you about fatty liver disease

Fatty liver disease is becoming more common around the world, especially as more people live sedentary lifestyles and deal with weight gain. This condition...

Old drug offers a new hope for lower back pain

Lower back pain is something most of us will experience at some point. In fact, about 8 in 10 people will deal with it...

High dose of this cholesterol drug may increase kidney damage risk

Rosuvastatin, a widely used cholesterol-lowering drug, has recently come under new scrutiny following a large study led by researchers at Johns Hopkins University. While the...

High blood pressure drug linked to increased risk of sudden heart stoppage

A large European study has raised new concerns about a common medication used to treat high blood pressure. The drug, called nifedipine, may increase...

A simple pill could help prevent heart attacks and strokes

A team of researchers from Tehran University of Medical Sciences has found a simple and affordable way to lower the risk of serious heart...

Study shows a surprising link between Parkinson’s disease and skin cancer

A small protein known for its role in brain diseases like Parkinson’s may also play a surprising role in skin cancer, according to new...

Early pregnancy blood pressure patterns predict hypertension risk in 14 years

A large new study has found that blood pressure patterns observed in the first half of pregnancy—even among women who do not develop pregnancy-related...

People with heart rhythm issues have higher dementia risk

A large population-based study in Europe has found that atrial fibrillation (AFib)—a common heart rhythm disorder—is linked to a significantly higher risk of dementia,...

New drug shows promise for treating uncontrolled high blood pressure

A new blood pressure medication called lorundrostat has shown promising results in reducing blood pressure among patients whose hypertension is not well controlled, according to a...