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This common blood pressure medication may have dangerous side effects

Once upon a time, scientists at Columbia University decided to take a deep dive into a common blood pressure medicine called chlorthalidone. This medicine has...

Tracing the root cause alcohol addiction in the brain

Researchers from the University of Warwick and other institutions have made a significant breakthrough in understanding alcohol addiction. Their study reveals that alcohol addiction's...

This stuff in palm oil may boost cancer spread

Researchers at IRB Barcelona have made a significant discovery regarding the role of a fatty acid found in palm oil, named palmitic acid, in...

This common diabetes drug can lead to strong weight loss

At the University of Pennsylvania, scientists have made a groundbreaking discovery in the fight against obesity. They studied semaglutide, a medication known for treating type...

Dark chocolate may help fight high blood pressure

A fascinating study by a team of cardiologists from Shaoxing People's Hospital and elsewhere has uncovered a link between dark chocolate consumption and a...

Bad gut bugs may be a big cause of Parkinson’s disease

Parkinson's disease, a disorder that affects movement, touches the lives of about 8 million people around the globe. It can cause shaking, stiffness, and...

No link found between sexually transmitted infection and advanced prostate cancer

A recent study conducted by the University of Hawai'i Cancer Center has brought new insights into the potential connection between trichomoniasis, a sexually transmitted...

New criteria could boost lifesaving stroke surgery rates in the U.S.

In a significant development, a recent study presented at the Society of NeuroInterventional Surgery's 20th Annual Meeting has projected a substantial increase in the...

Research shows a major cause of Parkinson’s disease

Scientists at the University of Copenhagen have made a groundbreaking discovery in the fight against Parkinson's Disease (PD), which affects between seven to ten...

Common chemicals linked to bowel disease, study finds

Recent research published in Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology has revealed a concerning link between chemicals found in everyday products and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). This...