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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.
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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.
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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.
Cannabis extract shows potential to ease chronic back pain
For millions struggling with lower back pain, finding relief can be a long and frustrating journey.
Microwaving won’t ruin your food’s nutrients, research confirms
For years, people have feared microwaves ruin nutrients, but research shows they’re likely harmless, and even helpful.
4,000 steps a week may be enough for older adults, study suggests
Even a single day of walking each week may offer surprising health benefits for older adults, according to new research.
Why cutting out gluten might do more harm than good
Many people cut out gluten to feel better, but new research suggests that for most, gluten is not the real problem.
Researchers discover a way that could make cancer cells self-destruct
New studies from Harvard and New York University reveal a way to disable a key protein that helps tumors survive.
New research shows the brain may have its own way to fight Alzheimer’s
A new international study has identified special brain cells that help protect memory and slow Alzheimer’s, offering fresh hope for future treatments.