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A new drug may stop nerve damage in cancer treatment

Many people going through chemotherapy experience pain, tingling, or numbness in their hands and feet. This condition is called chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN), and it...

A simple procedure may cut stroke risk by 50%

Stroke is one of the leading causes of death and long-term disability around the world. It happens when blood flow to part of the...

A simple blood test could reveal a hidden cause of dementia

Dementia is often confused with Alzheimer’s disease, but in reality there are several different brain conditions that can lead to memory loss, confusion, and...

New triple therapy can fight blood cancer more effectively

Immunotherapy is a new and exciting way to treat cancer. It works by helping the body’s own immune system find and destroy cancer cells. Now,...

Reducing inflammation could prevent vision loss in older people

Age-related macular degeneration, often called AMD, is one of the most common causes of vision loss in older adults. In the United States alone, millions...

Chronic pain may contribute to high blood pressure

A new study shows that people with chronic pain are more likely to develop high blood pressure over time. The risk is especially high for...

AI could detect pancreatic cancer more accurately than doctors

Pancreatic cancer is one of the most dangerous and deadly forms of cancer in the world. It is often called a “silent killer” because...

A common supplement could greatly reduce Alzheimer’s damage

Alzheimer’s disease is one of the most frightening and challenging illnesses of our time. It slowly destroys nerve cells in the brain, damaging memory,...

A hidden fluid leak may be mistaken for dementia, study finds

Frontotemporal dementia is a serious brain condition that changes a person’s behaviour, personality, decision-making, and emotional control. One form of this condition, called behavioural-variant frontotemporal...

Taking blood pressure pills before sleep can save your life

High blood pressure is often called the silent enemy because it usually does not cause any obvious symptoms. Many people can live with high blood...