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Prediabetes and tobacco use may triple stroke risk, study finds

A recent study has revealed that young adults who use tobacco and have prediabetes face a significantly increased risk of stroke. This groundbreaking research was...

Diabetes drug metformin is a promising ally in prostate cancer battle

Researchers at Columbia University have made a significant breakthrough in prostate cancer treatment with the diabetes drug metformin. Their study reveals that metformin could be...

Loss of smell and taste due to COVID-19 can be reversed, study finds

A study led by the University of Trieste, Italy, brings hope to those who lost their sense of smell or taste due to COVID-19. Published...

Fiber intake may prevent cognitive decline in these older people

A groundbreaking study from the University of Barcelona has revealed a significant link between dietary fiber intake and reduced cognitive decline in older individuals...

Grapes boost gut health and lower cholesterol

Researchers from the University of California's David Geffen School of Medicine have discovered that grapes can enhance gut biome diversity and reduce cholesterol levels. Their...

Cut salt, cut blood pressure

Nearly everyone can lower their blood pressure, even people currently on blood pressure-reducing drugs, by lowering their sodium intake, reports a new study from...

Dangerous chemical exposure linked to cancers in women

A groundbreaking study published in the Journal of Exposure Science and Environmental Epidemiology reveals a potential connection between certain chemicals and an increased risk...

Daily marijuana use linked to increased risk of heart failure

A recent study involving over 150,000 adults in the U.S. reveals a concerning association between daily marijuana use and an increased risk of developing...

Skin cells may hold the key to early Parkinson’s disease detection

A groundbreaking study, led by researchers at the University of Arizona College of Medicine, Tucson, has developed an innovative method for studying Parkinson's disease...

Wearable devices could predict frailty risk in older people

Wearable devices have become valuable tools for tracking various aspects of our health. A recent study conducted by researchers from Brigham and Women's Hospital highlights...