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These symptoms after surgery can greatly increase death risk in older people

Older adults who develop new health problems like dehydration, confusion, or poor nutrition after major surgery are much more likely to face serious outcomes. A...

Why social frailty might be the key to preventing dementia

When most people think about dementia, they think of memory problems or brain scans. But according to Dr. Suraj Samtani, a clinical psychologist and researcher...

Study finds a new cause of metabolic diseases

Scientists at Cedars-Sinai have discovered that old and damaged blood vessel cells may be an important cause of metabolic disorders like diabetes. Their new study,...

Amazonian scorpion venom can help treat breast cancer, study finds

Researchers from the University of São Paulo have discovered a molecule in the venom of the Amazonian scorpion Brotheas amazonicus that could offer a...

A new way to help CBD reach the brain and relieve pain safely

CBD products, including oils, creams, and lotions, have become very popular in recent years. Many people use them to try to relieve pain, reduce...

Tiny plastic particles may be silently damaging your heart

For decades, plastic has made modern life easier. It wraps our food, holds our drinks, and appears in countless everyday products. However, as plastic breaks...

Could a common mood stabilizer help fight Alzheimer’s disease?

Alzheimer’s disease is a serious brain condition that gets worse over time. It causes memory loss, confusion, and changes in behavior, and it can...

This liver disease could increase risk of pancreatic cancer

For many years, doctors have known that chronic infections can quietly damage the body over time. One of these infections is hepatitis C, a virus...

Can blood pressure meds harm your kidneys over time?

High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a very common health problem that affects millions of people all over the world. It happens...

Brain cancer drug may be more effective at certain times of the day

Doctors may need to think about not just how they treat brain cancer, but when they do it. New research from Washington University in St....