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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.

mRNA vaccines fought COVID. Now they may cut skin cancer’s return rate, too

The first Phase 3 win for a personalized mRNA cancer vaccine has landed in melanoma.

1 in 5 US lung cancer deaths hits a never-smoker: 8 symptoms doctors say to watch

Nearly one in five lung cancer deaths in the US strikes someone who never smoked.

Your tongue color could be an early sign of these deficiencies

Clinicians read the tongue for early clues to iron, B12 and oxygen trouble.

Melatonin linked to 90% higher heart failure risk

A major new study has raised fresh questions about the long-term safety of one of the world's most popular sleep supplements.

New study finds atherosclerosis in surprisingly young adults

The findings have surprised researchers and could affect how the disease is detected in the future.

How to manage diarrhea at home

Most cases of diarrhea clear up on their own within a few days.However, here are the best tips on food, fluids, symptom relief and...