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New blood test detects chronic fatigue syndrome with 96% accuracy

A major breakthrough has been made in diagnosing chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), also known as myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME). Scientists at the University of East Anglia...

Safer and smarter treatments for high blood pressure

High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is a common health problem that affects many people around the world. It happens when the force of blood...

Why doctors may stop worrying about low diastolic blood pressure

New research from NUI Galway and other institutions has challenged an old idea about blood pressure. For years, doctors worried that lowering the bottom number...

The best vegetables for managing type 2 diabetes

Type 2 diabetes is a condition that affects how your body controls sugar (glucose) in your blood. One of the most important parts of managing...

Study finds the real key to heart disease

Heart disease is the number one cause of death in the United States. Even though there are many treatments available, it is still a serious...

How omega-3 supplements can help lower your blood pressure

High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a common health condition that increases the risk of heart disease and stroke. Keeping your blood pressure...

How to stop diabetes drug metformin safely

Metformin has long stood as a cornerstone in the treatment of type 2 diabetes, praised for its effectiveness in lowering blood sugar levels and...

The worst fats for high blood pressure—and what to eat instead

High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a health condition that affects many people around the world. It increases the risk of serious problems...

Delayed high blood pressure diagnosis increases health risks

A new study from Yale New Haven Hospital shows that delays in diagnosing high blood pressure (hypertension) are common and can lead to delays...

New boron-based dyes could revolutionize cancer detection and more

Chemists at MIT have developed a new family of glowing red dyes that could make biomedical imaging much clearer. These new fluorescent materials, based on...