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A simple blood test may help detect dementia years before symptoms appear

Scientists have discovered a blood marker that could help identify people at risk of developing dementia long before they start showing any symptoms. This...

How mental health affects your heart health

The connection between mental health and heart disease is a growing area of research, and the findings are clear: your emotional well-being can significantly...

How high blood pressure affects kidney health

High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is often called the "silent killer" because it can damage the body over time without obvious symptoms....

How diet affects our cognitive decline speed

As people age, it’s common to experience changes in memory, thinking, and other mental abilities. While some decline is a natural part of aging,...

Diabetes and obesity can damage the liver to the point of failure – but...

Liver disease is frighteningly common worldwide. Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease, or MASLD, is an umbrella term describing conditions related to a buildup of fat...

New way to improve chronic pain treatment

An international team of researchers has discovered specific brain activity patterns that can predict how sensitive a person is to pain, potentially paving the...

Natural herb shows promise in treating colon cancer

Researchers from the University of Sharjah have identified a common herb, Artemisia herba-alba, as a potential natural treatment for colorectal cancer (CRC). Their findings, published in...

Delaying high blood pressure may reduce stroke risk

New research highlights the importance of preventing high blood pressure (hypertension) as a way to lower the risk of stroke. Published in the journal Stroke by...

Delayed REM sleep may signal early Alzheimer’s risk

Scientists have found that both the quality and amount of sleep we get can affect our risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. Now, a new...

Study finds a safer alternative to aspirin for heart disease

A recent study by the Cardiocentro Ticino Foundation suggests that P2Y12 inhibitors may lower the risk of heart attacks and strokes in people with...