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Common sleep supplement may raise heart failure risk

People who take melatonin regularly to help them sleep may be putting their heart health at risk, according to new research presented at the...

Study finds a surprising cause of early-stage lung cancer

Scientists at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center have made a breakthrough in understanding how lung cancer begins. By creating detailed visual maps...

Study finds big cause of treatment resistance in pancreatic cancer

Pancreatic cancer is one of the most difficult cancers to treat. It is usually found late, spreads quickly, and doesn’t respond well to current...

Moderate to severe sleep apnea may raise risk of brain bleeds

A new study from Korea University Ansan Hospital has found that moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea could increase the risk of tiny brain...

New blood test can diagnose chronic fatigue syndrome with 96% accuracy

A new blood test developed by scientists from the University of East Anglia and Oxford BioDynamics could change the future of diagnosing Chronic Fatigue...

Are blood pressure drugs putting women at risk of heart failure?

A new study from the University of Bologna has revealed an important health warning for women with high blood pressure. The research found that some...

This sweet fruit helps lower blood pressure

Prunes are dried plums that taste sweet and chewy. What makes them special is that they have no added sugar, even though they taste...

Prostate cancer screening slightly reduces deaths but causes false alarms easily

Prostate cancer is one of the most serious health concerns for men, especially in the UK. It is the second biggest cancer killer among...

Vitamin K plays a surprising role in treating diabetes

Scientists in Canada have made a new discovery about vitamin K that could help people with type 2 diabetes. The study was done by researchers...

Pulse pressure is the key to controlling high blood pressure

Most people know that blood pressure is measured using two numbers. The top number is called systolic pressure, and the bottom number is called...