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The ‘guardian of the genome’ can help prevent heart disease

In a study from the Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Cardiovasculares and elsewhere, scientists found that acquired mutations in the gene encoding the protein p53...

Scientists find strong links between depression, anxiety and ADHD

In a study from the University of Bath, scientists found people with high levels of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms are more likely to...

This simple method can detect and cure most common cause of high blood pressure

In a study from the Queen Mary University of London and elsewhere, scientists found a new type of CT scan to light up tiny...

Long COVID may last indefinitely for some people, study finds

In a study from Scripps Research Translational Institute and elsewhere, scientists found that long COVID may last indefinitely for some people. They suggest that long COVID...

High-fat diet causes inflammation in brain, linked to dementia

In a study from Michigan Medicine, scientists have discovered that a high-fat diet promotes an early inflammatory response in the brains of mice through an immune...

What you need to know about XBB.1.5, the latest omicron variant

Four weeks ago, the XBB.1.5 variant caused less than 10% of COVID-19 cases in the U.S. Now it causes more than 25% of them.

This new test can improve ovarian cancer treatment

Scientists developed a genetic test that can identify ovarian cancer patients who benefit from PARP inhibitors, a treatment option.

Older class of type 2 diabetes drugs may lower dementia risk by 22%

Scientists found the use of an older class of type 2 diabetes drugs called glitazones is linked to a 22% reduced risk of dementia.

Scientists find new genes linked to heart failure

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that nearly 6.2 million Americans have some form of heart failure.

Fast food may harm your liver health

In a study from the University of Southern California, scientists found eating fast food may harm liver health. They found people with obesity or diabetes...