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Chili peppers may help reduce high blood pressure

Scientists from Third Military Medical University found for those with high blood pressure, chili peppers might be just what the doctor ordered. While the active...

Sleep apnea linked to increased risk of dementia

Scientists from Monash University found that obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) has been linked to an increased risk of dementia. They found that severe OSA is...

Young sportswriter had a stroke while at her parents’ house for Thanksgiving

Calli Varner set the clock early so she could pack up after a relaxing Thanksgiving stay with her parents last November in her childhood...

Intuition and expertise lead to heart surgery at the right time

Carol Lafferty may have spent Christmas 2020 in a hospital bed, but she’s definitely “back in the game” and looking forward to a life...

Why mindfulness meditation can reduce pain

For centuries, people have been using mindfulness meditation to try to relieve their pain, but neuroscientists have only recently been able to test if...

Eating nuts may reduce your risk of deadly heart attack and stroke

Scientists from Isfahan Cardiovascular Research Institute found that eating nuts at least twice a week is linked to a 17% lower risk of death...

Scientists find how to treat depression and dementia from eyes

Scientists from The University of Hong Kong found that the electrical stimulation of the eye surface can reduce depression-like symptoms and improve cognitive function. The...

Universal influenza B vaccine offers broad, long-term protection

Scientists from Georgia State University found a new universal flu vaccine that protects against influenza B viruses, offering broad defense against different strains and...

Gum disease may double your risk of high blood pressure

Scientists from UCL Eastman Dental Institute found that people with periodontitis, a severe gum infection, may be much more likely to have higher blood...

Cause of muscle loss in diabetes: What to know

Diabetes is linked to various health problems including a decline in muscle mass. Scientists from Kobe University found that elevation of blood sugar levels leads...