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Study warns of kidney risks from common blood pressure drug combination

People taking medications for high blood pressure may need to think twice before using ibuprofen, a common over-the-counter pain reliever. A study from the University...

New technology provides safer and more effective treatment for blood vessel diseases

Each year, millions of catheters are used worldwide to treat vascular diseases, including heart problems and artery blockages. However, one common challenge during these procedures...

Deaths from obesity-linked heart disease tripled over two decades

A recent study has revealed that the number of deaths from heart disease linked to obesity has nearly tripled between 1999 and 2020. This research,...

Gum disease is strongly linked to diabetes, study finds

Gum disease and diabetes share a troubling connection that can lead to serious health issues, experts warn. Recent studies have revealed a two-way relationship...

Cannabis may cause genetic damage that increases cancer risk

A recent study published in Addiction Biology suggests that cannabis use may have serious long-term health risks, including the potential to cause cancer and...

This blood pressure drug could extend lifespan and slow aging

Scientists from the University of Liverpool have discovered that a drug commonly used to treat high blood pressure, rilmenidine, may have surprising benefits for...

These widely used drugs may increase Parkinson’s disease risk

Parkinson’s disease is a condition that affects the brain and causes issues like trembling, stiffness, and trouble with balance and coordination. It usually starts slowly,...

Study shows an important cause of dementia

Researchers at Cedars-Sinai have made an important discovery that could help some patients with behavioral-variant frontotemporal dementia (bvFTD) recover from their symptoms. Behavioral-variant frontotemporal dementia...

Common cholesterol-lowering drugs may cause kidney problems, study finds

Statins are widely used medications to lower high cholesterol, and many people rely on rosuvastatin, a popular drug in this class. While statins are effective...

10-minute light exercise after 1-hour sitting can lower blood pressure

A new study reveals that spending too much time sitting still during childhood and adolescence can raise blood pressure as young people grow into...