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Scientists find a natural cure for high blood pressure

Researchers from Pantox Laboratories propose that fasting could help reverse high blood pressure naturally by disrupting harmful metabolic cycles. While a high-salt diet is widely...

Research shows major causes of stroke

Stroke is a major global health issue, causing significant death and disability. In Ireland alone, approximately 7,500 people experience a stroke each year, with 2,000...

How much longer can you live on cholesterol-lowering drugs?

Statins are widely prescribed medications used to lower cholesterol levels and reduce the risk of heart attacks and strokes. For many people, the question arises:...

Best bread choices for people with diabetes

For people with diabetes, managing blood sugar levels is a top priority. Bread is a common part of many diets, but it can cause...

Peanut butter test offers simple way to detect Alzheimer’s disease

Researchers at the University of Florida have developed a quick and inexpensive test using peanut butter to help detect Alzheimer’s disease (AD). This innovative method...

Many people with hypertension may use drugs that raise blood pressure

Researchers at Harvard have discovered that nearly 1 in 5 people with high blood pressure (hypertension) may unknowingly take medications for other conditions that...

Cannabis use linked to hidden heart risks, study finds

A recent study highlights a serious concern for young adults who use cannabis: an increased risk of heart attacks. Researchers from Unity Health Toronto found...

Research warns about widely used diabetes drug metformin

Researchers at the University of Waterloo have found that while a drug called metformin has potential as a cancer treatment, it might not be...

Can citrus juice prevent kidney stones?

Kidney stones are the worst, so Reactions host Alex Dainis made some at home and tested supposed prevention methods to keep them at bay. Doctors...

Young athlete had mild heart issues. His autopsy showed he died from an enlarged...

Jaden Blackwell fell in love with football at age 5. That same year, a pediatrician heard a swishing sound in Jaden's chest. It was a...