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Long COVID could be raising your blood pressure, study finds
The pattern turned up even in people whose first COVID infection felt fairly mild, and it hit some groups harder than others.
Diseases
Beer, wine or spirits? one drink was linked to a surprising health benefit
The type of drink you choose may matter more than how much you pour, a 13-year study of 340,000 adults suggests.
Diseases
One extra year in school could change your dementia risk
The twist is who seems to have gained the most, and it is not the group most people would expect.
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Your Alzheimer’s blood test could be wrong: Here’s what scientists found
Current blood tests can light up for the wrong reasons, and researchers say one extra step may finally close that gap.
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Taking blood pressure pills? This common mistake could cost you the benefits
The pills do their job, but a very ordinary habit slowly chips away at the protection they offer.
Diseases
Long COVID could be raising your blood pressure, study finds
The pattern turned up even in people whose first COVID infection felt fairly mild, and it hit some groups harder than others.
Diseases
Beer, wine or spirits? one drink was linked to a surprising health benefit
The type of drink you choose may matter more than how much you pour, a 13-year study of 340,000 adults suggests.
Diseases
One extra year in school could change your dementia risk
The twist is who seems to have gained the most, and it is not the group most people would expect.
Diseases
Your Alzheimer’s blood test could be wrong: Here’s what scientists found
Current blood tests can light up for the wrong reasons, and researchers say one extra step may finally close that gap.
Coffee drinkers have up to a 47 percent lower risk of liver cancer
A large study has found a link between coffee consumption and liver health.
8 warning signs your liver may be in trouble – and when to see a doctor
Most Americans cannot name more than one, yet spotting them early can save the organ.
How to protect your back with simple daily habits
Many people experience back pain in their daily lives, but according to a physiotherapist, small changes in both habits and mindset can help improve...
Most people with prediabetes may be able to reverse it: what the evidence shows
A landmark NIH trial cut new diabetes cases by 58 percent with modest lifestyle changes.
Experts point to an overlooked cause of persistent bloating
Many people cut out gluten to beat bloating, but experts say the real cause may be hiding deeper within the digestive system.
What your resting heart rate reveals about your risk of dying early
A single number on your smartwatch may say more about your longevity than you think.