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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Scientists discover an unexpected benefit of creatine

Scientists are discovering that a familiar supplement may have far greater potential than anyone expected.

One in three women don’t know if they’re in perimenopause – here are the signs

A new study shows that many women over the age of 35 are uncertain about the changes taking place in their bodies.

Apple Watch flagged heart failure decline about a week before hospital care

Everyday smartwatch data caught fitness declines about a week ahead of emergency visits.

Early warning signs in your mouth that could signal cancer

Oral cancer is a type of cancer that develops in the mouth and can affect several different areas of the oral cavity.Being aware of...

Caffeinated coffee tied to lower dementia risk in 43-year study, decaf shows no benefit

The largest and longest coffee-and-brain study to date points to caffeine as the key ingredient.

Long-term use of e-cigarettes may increase exposure to harmful chemicals

New research suggests that e-cigarettes may generate more harmful substances the longer they are used.