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Night owls face faster cognitive decline, study finds

Are you someone who stays up late and sleeps in, or do you prefer waking up early and starting your day at sunrise? According to...

New drugs could help treat obesity, diabetes—and even addiction

Obesity and type 2 diabetes continue to affect millions of people worldwide, often leading to serious health issues like heart disease and stroke. While bariatric...

Could dark chocolate be good for your blood pressure?

Who doesn’t enjoy a bit of chocolate now and then? But here’s a surprising twist—chocolate might not just be a tasty treat, it could...

Daily diabetes pill can manage the condition effectively

Doctors from around the world recently teamed up to study a new pill that could help people with type 2 diabetes manage their blood...

Depression at any age may raise risk of dementia, study finds

A major new study has confirmed that depression—whether it occurs in midlife or later in life—is linked to a higher risk of developing dementia....

Common blood pressure drug linked to gut trouble, study finds

There’s a condition called diverticulosis that affects the gut. In this condition, small pouch-like bumps form in the lining of the intestine—a long, winding...

This blood test can spot early sign of Alzheimer’s disease

Alzheimer’s disease is a serious brain condition that slowly gets worse over time. It affects millions of people around the world, mostly older adults....

How to recognize early signs of blocked arteries

Heart disease is one of the top causes of death around the world. One of the most common forms is called coronary artery disease,...

New drug could reduce sleep apnea and high blood pressure

Imagine your heart is like a pump that’s supposed to work non-stop, day and night. But what if it starts to slow down or...

How grapes may boost your gut and protect your heart

Imagine helping your heart and improving your gut health just by eating a handful of grapes each day. That’s exactly what a new study...