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COVID-19 infection linked to new bladder symptoms

Overactive bladder, also called OAB, causes a frequent and sudden urge to urinate that may be difficult to control. People may feel like they need to...

More fat in the liver linked to higher heart failure risk

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) has become one of the most common causes of chronic liver disease worldwide, affecting up to around 30% of adults. Its global...

Mindfulness may effectively lower blood pressure, study finds

Nearly half of U.S. adults have high blood pressure or hypertension, and many aren't aware they have it, according to the American Heart Association. High...

Diabetes and cholesterol drugs may lower vision loss risk in older people

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of severe visual impairment among older people in high-income countries. In a study from the University of...

Dementia prevalence in older people is decreasing in the U.S.

In 2021, about 6.2 million U.S. adults aged 65 or older lived with dementia. Because age is the strongest risk factor for dementia, it has...

Common cholesterol-lowering statin drug may harm kidney health

In a study from Johns Hopkins, scientists found that rosuvastatin, especially at higher doses, may have damaging effects on the kidneys.

PM2.5 in air pollution linked to sudden cardiac arrest

PM2.5 category of particulate matter is known to strongly increase the risk of cardiovascular, respiratory, and even ocular diseases.

Regular physical activity could make COVID-19 vaccine more effective

scientists found that regular physical activity may boost the effectiveness of the COVID-19 vaccine.

Dementia diagnosis could be fast-tracked with AI

Forms of dementia could be spotted sooner and more easily by analyzing recordings of patients' electrical brain activity using AI.

Why eating fruits and vegetables may help you lower blood pressure

Intake of the flavonoid quercetin can greatly reduce high blood pressure in people suffering from heart disease.