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Scientists find a major cause of tough cancer

Pancreatic cancer is a very hard type of cancer to beat, especially a kind called pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma. It's very aggressive, and sadly, most...

The importance of proper cuff size in blood pressure measurement

A recent study led by Jeanne Charleston has highlighted a crucial aspect in blood pressure measurement: the size of the cuff used. This finding is...

Scientists find big causes of Parkinson’s and dementia

Scientists from the University of Copenhagen have made a significant discovery about Parkinson's disease (PD), a condition that affects 7 to 10 million people...

A fastball to the chest sent college baseball player into cardiac arrest

Standing in the batter's box during an October 2022 practice at Iona University in New Rochelle, New York, Nick DiCarlo was planning to bunt...

This nasal spray can help prevent COVID-19

Researchers from Dana-Farber Cancer Institute have made a groundbreaking discovery in the fight against COVID-19. Their study reveals that compounds known as 'stapled lipopeptides' could...

Scientists find better vaccines for older people

As we get older, our bodies change a lot, and one of the things that change is our immune system. This is important because...

Research shows the profound impact of alcohol on heart health

A new study has brought fresh insights into the complicated relationship between alcohol consumption and cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk. Published in BMC Medicine, this research...

New research paves the way for an HIV vaccine

Researchers have achieved a significant milestone in the quest for an effective HIV vaccine. A recent study, led by Kevin O. Saunders, associate professor at...

Bottom blood pressure number can help predict stroke and dementia risks

Researchers at the University of Miami have made an intriguing discovery about blood pressure and its impact on brain health. Everyone knows that blood pressure...

Hearing aids can help people with hearing loss live longer

Hearing loss is a common problem in the United States, affecting about 40 million adults. Surprisingly, only 10% of those who need hearing aids...