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Snow shovelling: Healthy exercise or deadly activity?

Winter’s just over a month old and already from coast to coast, major storms have hit. While the snow can provide great opportunities for...

How long does back pain last? And how can learning about pain increase the...

Back pain is common. One in thirteen people have it right now and worldwide a staggering 619 million people will have it this year. Chronic...

Cancer keeps coming for the young. Why?

A report released last month by the American Cancer Society reflects significant progress in recent decades in early detection and treatment of the disease. That's...

New way to diagnose and treat high blood pressure

In an exciting development from Queen Mary University of London, researchers have discovered a breakthrough in diagnosing and treating a common cause of high...

Why there is a strong link between COVID-19 and Alzheimer’s disease

Researchers at Johns Hopkins University have made a big discovery in understanding the long-term impacts of COVID-19 on the brain. Their study, published in the...

What is the connection between anemia and dementia?

In recent years, the potential link between anemia and dementia has captured the interest of the medical community. Anemia, a condition characterized by a lack...

Vitamin B6 may help treat pancreatic cancer

At the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine, a new study is underway, led by Dr. Kamiya Mehla, an associate professor of oncology science. She's...

Running within the ideal heart rate zones

Running is one of the most popular forms of exercise worldwide, known for its myriad health benefits, from improving cardiovascular health to boosting mental...

Genes can affect your blood pressure from childhood, study finds

In a new study from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), researchers, including Ph.D. candidate Karsten Øvretveit, are delving into the link...

What is the cardiac diet?

n the quest for a healthier heart, what you eat plays a vital role. Enter the cardiac diet – a plan designed not just for...