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Homeless people have much higher dementia risk, study finds

New research reveals that homeless people are almost twice as likely to have dementia compared to the general population. This study, one of the first...

Home blood pressure monitoring provide great benefits

A recent study conducted by Texas A&M University's School of Public Health reveals that patients managing their hypertension by monitoring their blood pressure at...

Exercise can help increase pain tolerance

Recent research from UiT The Arctic University of Norway, the University Hospital of North Norway (UNN), and the Norwegian Institute of Public Health brings...

Diagnosis and treatment of kidney cysts

Kidney cysts, fluid-filled sacs that form on or in the kidneys, can be a source of concern for many, stirring fears of cancer and...

AI could may help locate brain damage after stroke

In a new study published in Neurology Clinical Practice, researchers have explored the capabilities of artificial intelligence, specifically the large language model GPT-4, in...

How weight training improves blood pressure, heart health

When we think about ways to fight high blood pressure, images of treadmills, bikers, and swimmers often come to mind. It's common knowledge that staying...

New wearable balance device may help prevent falls in older people

As we age, keeping our balance becomes tougher. Our muscles aren't as strong, our eyesight changes, and the way our bodies feel movement alters. This...

Parkinson’s, cancer, and diabetes share common risk factors

In the vast and intricate world of health and disease, it's not often that we find a common factor linking seemingly disparate conditions like...

The unseen connection between snoring and high blood pressure

Snoring is often seen as a harmless, albeit annoying, nighttime nuisance. It's the subject of jokes among couples and families, but rarely is it linked...

The link between type 2 diabetes and skin diseases

Type 2 diabetes, a condition where the body struggles to manage blood sugar levels effectively, touches nearly every aspect of health, including the skin. This...