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These health workers play a key role in lowering high blood pressure

A new study from Tulane University has found that pharmacists and community health workers may be the best people to help patients manage high...

Could a common cleaning chemical cause Parkinson’s disease?

A group of scientists from the University of Rochester and other institutions are warning that a common chemical used in cleaning and industry might...

Early arthritis may raise risk of high blood pressure

A new study has found that people with early rheumatoid arthritis (RA) have a high chance of developing high blood pressure, also known as...

How room temperature could strongly affect your dementia risk

As people get older, many worry about losing their memory or having trouble focusing. A new study now shows that something as simple as the...

Six new bat species discovered in the forests of the Philippines

Just in time for Halloween, scientists have discovered six new species of bats in the forests of the Philippines. The discovery highlights how much of...

A hidden antibiotic 100 times stronger against deadly infections

Scientists from the University of Warwick and Monash University have discovered a powerful new antibiotic that could help fight dangerous bacterial infections that no...

Minimally invasive brain surgery may improve stroke recovery

A new clinical trial has shown that a less invasive type of brain surgery may be a safe and helpful option for people who...

Why so few people use this easy method to lower blood pressure

Salt substitutes are a simple and effective way to lower blood pressure, yet very few people with high blood pressure are using them. This finding...

New blood test could help doctors diagnose heart failure in women

Heart failure is a serious condition that affects millions of people around the world, yet it remains one of the most difficult heart diseases...

Quick ‘exercise snacks’ could improve your heart health

Many people want to improve their health but struggle to find time or motivation to exercise regularly. A new study brings hope by showing that...