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Unintentional weight loss may be a warning sign for cancer

A study from Dana-Farber Cancer Institute has highlighted a concerning link: unintentional weight loss might signal an increased risk of cancer diagnosis within the...

These common drugs may increase risk of Parkinson’s disease

Parkinson’s disease is a brain condition that leads to shaking, stiffness, and difficulties with walking, balance, and coordination. Its symptoms usually start slowly and...

Mixing blood pressure meds and ibuprofen may harm kidney health

A recent study from the University of Waterloo brings to light an important health caution for individuals managing high blood pressure. The research focuses on...

Her mom had 2 heart attacks in her 50s. Now she models good nutrition...

One of the best dishes to come out of Edna K. Machen's small-town West Texas home kitchen was chicken fried steak. Her fried chicken...

Common diabetes drug may help treat severe liver disease

A recent nationwide study from Karolinska Institutet in Sweden, published in the journal Gut, reveals a potential breakthrough for people with type 2 diabetes...

Common blood pressure drugs may not be effective, study finds

A recent study from Columbia University is making waves in the world of medicine, especially concerning high blood pressure treatment. High blood pressure, or...

Blood test can provide accurate Alzheimer’s diagnosis, study finds

A Swedish research team's study, published in JAMA Neurology, has made a breakthrough in Alzheimer's disease detection. They've found that a commercial blood test can...

These people more likely to be over diagnosed with skin cancer

In recent years, a concerning trend has emerged in the medical world, particularly in the diagnosis of melanoma, a type of skin cancer, among...

New method offers non-invasive pain diagnosis for people with dementia

A research team from the University of Cordoba's Nursing Department has developed a promising approach for diagnosing pain in people with dementia, particularly those...

How anti-obesity drugs work and prevent diabetic kidney disease

Data from Australian researchers may shed light on why a diabetes drug trial was recently halted due to its remarkable effectiveness. This research has also...