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The long-term impact of high blood pressure on stroke risk

High blood pressure is well-known for increasing the likelihood of having a stroke. A study led by Michigan Medicine has highlighted the significant impact of...

New shingles vaccine could lower dementia risk

A recent study from the University of Oxford suggests that a new shingles vaccine could reduce the risk of dementia. Researchers studied over 200,000 people...

How a microbe helps heal diabetic wounds

Keeping cuts and sores clean is essential, but new research from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania reveals that a...

A drug that can extend your life by 25%? Don’t hold your breath

Every few weeks or months, the media reports on a new study that tantalizingly dangles the possibility of a new drug to give us...

How to treat arthritis effectively

Arthritis is a condition that causes pain, swelling, and stiffness in the joints. It can make everyday activities challenging and affect the quality of...

Eating right to prevent Alzheimer’s disease

Alzheimer’s disease is a condition that affects the brain, leading to memory loss and cognitive decline. While there is no cure for Alzheimer’s, research...

Cognitive impairments persist long after mild COVID-19 infection

Memory loss and attention deficit are common complaints among people who have survived severe COVID-19. However, these cognitive impairments have also been observed in individuals...

After 3 life-threatening heart events, his family keeps him moving to avoid another

Inside a frame in Roberta and Andre Moore's den in Pasadena, California, are medals – the kind attached to wide striped ribbons that hang...

New treatment offers hope for controlling high blood pressure

High blood pressure is a growing problem worldwide, and it's challenging to manage. While changes in diet, lifestyle, and medication are common treatments, many...

New injection may effectively reduce back pain

Back pain is a common issue that affects many adults every day. A major cause of this pain is a condition called degenerative disk...