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Smartwatches may be key new treatment for Parkinson’s disease

New research has shown that smartphones and watches like the Apple Watch can be used to capture important features of early, untreated Parkinson's disease. The...

Scientists find new way to stop anxiety

Anxiety is a common feeling that we all experience from time to time. It's when we feel worried, scared or nervous about something, even...

Scientists find a better way to treat type 2 diabetes in older people

In a new study, a group of scientists from all around the world came together to study diabetes in older people. They were led...

New ‘gene silencing’ drug may treat Alzheimer’s disease effectively

A groundbreaking trial has found a new genetic therapy for Alzheimer's disease that can lower the levels of the tau protein, which is known...

Lowering blood pressure below 120 mm hg can prevent stroke

Researchers at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio have found that intensive blood pressure treatment can strongly reduce the risk...

Four health conditions linked to gum disease

Gum diseases are among the most common chronic human diseases, affecting between 20 to 50% of people worldwide. They happen when plaque, a sticky film...

9 best diets you can eat to prevent high blood pressure

High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a major risk factor for heart disease and stroke. Diet plays a crucial role in preventing high...

Is Your Doctor’s Personality Affecting Your Treatment?

Doctors and patients are different not only in their health status but also in their personality traits, according to a recent study. Researchers from Australia...

Hay fever could be linked to our gut and nose bacteria – and probiotics...

For many people, spring has brought with it the dreaded symptoms of hay fever, such as itchy eyes, sneezing and a stuffy nose. Hay fever...

How road noise may increase risk of high blood pressure

Scientists find a link between noisy road traffic and an increased risk of high blood pressure, a leading cause of heart attacks and strokes.