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Scientists find new side effect of statins for lowering cholesterol

Cholesterol is a fatty substance that moves around in our blood. Our bodies need it to do important jobs, like making cell walls and...

Scientists find a drug that can control pain 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...

Marijuana use linked to 3 times higher risk of high blood pressure

In a recent breakthrough, researchers from Georgia State University have unveiled that marijuana consumption could triple the risk of death due to high blood...

How to manage blood sugar levels effectively

Blood sugar, or glucose, is a key energy source for our bodies, powering everything from brain function to muscle movement. But like many things in...

Can vitamins ward off dementia?

Dementia, a broad term for a decline in mental ability severe enough to interfere with daily life, affects millions of families worldwide. As populations age,...

Abnormal heart exam almost ended NBA hopeful’s basketball career

As a high school junior in Grand Rapids, Michigan, 6-foot-9 Lacey James had drawn the attention of many college basketball scouts. Then he began...

More health information input can make ChatGPT more inaccurate

In a groundbreaking study, researchers have discovered an interesting twist in the way artificial intelligence (AI), like ChatGPT, handles health-related questions. As it turns out,...

New study reveals how to combat bone metastasis in breast cancer

In a new study by researchers at Tel Aviv University, a new light is shed on the fight against breast cancer, particularly its spread...

How your metabolism changes with aging

Have you ever heard someone blame their weight gain on a slow metabolism? Or maybe you've noticed that as birthdays come and go, the scale...

Comparing side effects of prostate cancer treatments

Prostate cancer is the most common cancer for men in the United States. Luckily, most men with prostate cancer will still be alive 15...