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Lightheadedness may signal high stroke risks

Lightheadedness and dizziness can be symptoms of various medical conditions, including serious heart and brain issues. According to the American Stroke Association, these symptoms...

Widely used diabetes drug may increase heart failure risk

Rosiglitazone, a drug from the thiazolidinedione class, has been used to help control blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes. However, a recent...

Lower BMI may signal early cognitive decline in older people

Body mass index (BMI), a measure derived from a person’s weight and height, may hold clues about the early stages of cognitive decline. A...

Common heartburn drugs may help improve blood sugar control in diabetes

Antacids, commonly used to relieve heartburn, indigestion, or an upset stomach, may also play a surprising role in managing blood sugar levels for people...

Cocoa may help lower blood pressure, study finds

A recent study from the University of Surrey has found that cocoa flavanols, compounds found in cocoa, can reduce blood pressure and arterial stiffness—but...

Staying healthy after 60: vital health screenings you need

As we age, our bodies go through many changes, and staying on top of our health becomes more important than ever. For adults over 60,...

Could you be at risk of diabetes? Here’s what to watch for

Diabetes is a common condition that affects millions of people worldwide, and the numbers are increasing every year. It happens when your body can’t use...

Advancing cancer risk assessment: new insights into BRCA2 gene variants

A groundbreaking study led by the Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center has significantly deepened our understanding of genetic alterations in the BRCA2 gene, a...

What is cardiac arrest? Why is it so deadly?

Cardiac arrest is when the heart stops abruptly with little or no warning. It is often fatal. According to American Heart Association data, 9 out of...

AI in medical imaging: how it can see what doctors might miss

Medical imaging, like X-rays, MRIs, and CT scans, has been a cornerstone of healthcare for decades. These tools let doctors look inside the body...