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Scientists find a new way to reduce inflammation

Inflammation is a natural defense mechanism, but excessive inflammation can harm the body, leading to issues like tissue damage. This is a common problem...

Common diabetes drugs are linked serious infection

Sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 (SGLT2) inhibitors are a newer type of medication used to help manage diabetes. While these drugs are effective for controlling blood sugar,...

Blood pressure declines decade before death in older people

Blood pressure naturally rises from childhood into middle age, but its behavior in older adults has been less clear. A study by scientists from the...

Nasal vaccine could stop whooping cough from spreading

A new nasal vaccine may help reduce the spread of whooping cough, a highly contagious respiratory disease that has been rising in the U.S. Despite...

Natural ways to lower high blood pressure

High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a common health issue that can lead to serious problems like heart disease and stroke if not managed...

Why low-dose ketamine can reduce depression quickly

Researchers have uncovered how low doses of ketamine rapidly reduce symptoms of major depression, providing relief in just hours, with effects lasting several days. This...

How diet and exercise could help prevent nerve damage in diabetes

A new study from Michigan Medicine suggests that following a low-calorie diet and doing high-intensity exercise could reduce nerve damage in prediabetic mice. This research...

Too much standing at work? It could raise your blood pressure

A recent Finnish study has revealed that standing for long periods at work can negatively affect blood pressure. Researchers found that prolonged standing during the...

Scientists uncover a key link in skin cancer growth and spread

Melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer, develops from pigment-producing cells called melanocytes. One major cause of melanoma is too much ultraviolet (UV) light exposure,...

Younger diabetes diagnosis linked to higher dementia risk, study finds

A new study has found that people diagnosed with type 2 diabetes at a younger age face a higher risk of developing dementia compared...