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Food rich in flavonoids could protect you from dementia

Researchers from Edith Cowan University found that eating flavonoid-rich foods such as apples and tea may protect against dementia. Dementia is a progressive and irreversible...

Common chemical in dry cleaning is linked to 5 times higher risk of Parkinson’s

In a study from the University of Rochester and elsewhere, scientists suggest that a common and widely used chemical may be fueling the rise...

Caffeine may play a role in your gut health, study finds

Scientists at Brigham and Women's Hospital have been studying how certain cells in the gut can contribute to inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). IBD is a...

Research shows how to reverse osteoarthritis in knees

Scientists at the University of Southern California have found that the Signal Transducer and Activator of Transcription 3 (STAT3) protein can help rejuvenate aging...

Manage your asthma: know your triggers and treatment options

Asthma is a chronic lung disease that causes the airways to become inflamed and narrow. Symptoms of an asthma attack can include coughing, wheezing (a...

Access to naloxone can save a life during an opioid overdose

Anyone can save a life during an opioid overdose with naloxone, a front-line defense in the nation’s opioid crisis. Naloxone is a life-saving drug that,...

Research shows new risk factor for high blood pressure

High blood pressure and obesity are becoming more common around the world, despite efforts to promote healthy habits like weight loss and exercise. The American...

This common plant nutrient may help lower blood pressure

Quercetin, a plant pigment found in many fruits and vegetables, may help control high blood pressure, according to a study by scientists at the...

New findings about heart inflammation and COVID vaccination

In a study from the University of Toronto, scientists found evidence of heart muscle inflammation in a small number of patients with acute myocarditis...

Eating strawberries could help prevent Alzheimer’s disease

Scientists from Rush University discovered that eating strawberries as a snack can help protect the brain from Alzheimer's disease. Alzheimer's disease is a progressive brain...