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This medication offers safer pain relief after surgery

At the Medical University of South Carolina, a groundbreaking discovery has been made by a dedicated team of researchers. They’ve found that N-acetylcysteine (NAC), a...

Lewy body dementia may begin earlier than we thought, study finds

A new study from the University of Helsinki and the University of Tampere in Finland has found that Lewy body disease, a brain condition...

Home blood pressure monitoring: how often should you check?

Monitoring blood pressure at home is a vital part of managing hypertension, or high blood pressure, a condition that affects millions globally. High blood pressure...

This silent vision loss disease goes undiagnosed in many older adults

Glaucoma is often called the “thief in the night” for a good reason—it can damage your vision without any warning signs. This serious eye...

Early signs of heart disease every woman should know

Heart disease is often mistakenly viewed as primarily affecting men, but it’s actually the leading cause of death for women worldwide. Understanding the early signs...

The best and worst drinks for managing high blood pressure

High blood pressure, often called the "silent killer," is a common condition that can cause serious health problems like heart disease and stroke. It usually...

Long-term use of this anxiety and sleep drug may harm brain, study finds

Benzodiazepines are medications often used to treat anxiety and sleep problems. They work well in the short term and are commonly prescribed by doctors. But...

Sleep apnea treatment may protect the heart for some patients—but raise risks for others

A new study suggests that the most common treatment for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)—the CPAP machine—may lower the risk of heart problems for certain...

Key amino acid may protect eyes and prevent vision loss

Scientists have discovered that an amino acid called glutamine is essential for keeping the eye’s light-sensing cells healthy, offering a potential new way to...

Air pollution may raise risk of dementia and Parkinson’s, but key research was cut...

Air pollution doesn’t just harm the lungs and heart—it may also damage the brain and increase the risk of serious neurological diseases, including dementia...