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Common heart drugs may increase bleeding risk in some older adults

A new study published in JAMA has raised concerns about a possible risk linked to common treatments for atrial fibrillation (AFib), a condition that causes an...

New sound-based technology may reduce motion sickness

Researchers at Nagoya University in Japan have discovered that a special type of sound can reduce motion sickness, offering a simple and safe solution...

Why some people with Alzheimer’s lose vision first

Alzheimer’s disease is most often linked with memory loss. But for some people, the first signs are not memory problems at all. Instead, they...

Two weeks on a western diet can cause dangerous inflammation

A new study published in Nature Medicine shows that switching from a traditional African diet to a Western-style diet for just two weeks can weaken the...

Low walkability in neighbourhoods linked to higher risk of heart disease

New research from the European Society of Cardiology suggests that where you live—and how walkable your neighborhood is—can affect your risk of developing cardiovascular...

Blood test may predict dementia risk 10 years in advance

Scientists at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden have discovered that certain proteins found in the blood may help predict if a person will develop dementia,...

Fruits and vegetables help lower blood pressure and protect the kidneys

A new study has found that eating more fruits and vegetables can help lower blood pressure and improve both heart and kidney health, especially...

Why hypothyroidism is more than a thyroid problem

When people hear the word “metabolism,” they often think about how fast the body burns calories or whether someone gains or loses weight easily....

Used coffee grounds could help prevent brain diseases

Neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and Huntington’s affect millions of people in the United States. These conditions slowly destroy brain cells, leading to problems...

Scientists find new cause of diabetes and better treatments

Scientists at Case Western Reserve University and University Hospitals have made an exciting discovery that may change how we treat diabetes—a serious condition that...