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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...

Scientists find a big cause of chronic inflammation

A new study from the University of South Australia has uncovered a direct connection between low levels of vitamin D and increased inflammation, offering...

Ibuprofen may have surprising effects on liver health

A recent study from the University of California, Davis, reveals that ibuprofen, a widely used painkiller, may affect the liver more significantly than previously...

Getting your COVID-19 and flu vaccines together is safe, study finds

A new study has confirmed that it’s safe to get your COVID-19 vaccine and flu shot on the same day. This finding simplifies the...