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People with dementia may be less likely to receive an advanced treatment for stroke

In a study from the University of California Los Angeles, scientists found in people having the most common type of stroke – one caused...

Statins is recommended for primary prevention of heart disease

Scientists from the Oregon Health & Science University found that people aged 40 to 75 years at high risk for heart disease should receive...

A daily dose of yogurt may keep high blood pressure at bay

In a study from the University of South Australia, scientists found a daily dose of yogurt could be the next go-to food for people...

Scientists find a drug that can reduce depression and suicidal thoughts

Scientists from the University of Exeter found ketamine therapy has a swift short-term effect on reducing symptoms of depression and suicidal thoughts. They analyzed evidence...

Pfizer’s COVID-19 pill cannot benefit younger adults, study finds

In a study from the Division of Community Medical Services in Israel, scientists found Pfizer's COVID-19 pill appears to provide little or no benefit for...

Exercise is key to halting progress from diabetes to heart disease

Scientists from the University of Otago found how exercise can reduce the chance of diabetes leading to heart disease. The research identified that exercise triggers...

“Magic mushrooms” may help treat alcohol addiction, study finds

In a study from NYU Grossman School of Medicine, scientists found two doses of psilocybin, a compound found in psychedelic mushrooms, reduce heavy drinking...

People can fight Omicron better if they are more vaccinated

In a study from Cedars-Sinai and CDC, scientists found that among people admitted during the omicron surge, vaccinated adults had a less severe illness...

Deep brain stimulation offers hope for Parkinson’s patient

To meet Dick Osborne, you’d never know that a mild electrical current is being sent to his brain. It’s that current — delivered through a procedure...

Study shows how to reverse high blood pressure in lungs

In a recent study from the University of California San Diego, researchers found how to reverse high blood pressure in the lungs. Pulmonary arterial hypertension...