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Can zero-calorie sweeteners raise your risk for cardiovascular disease?

A massive study involving French citizens that spanned more than a decade evaluated their use of artificial sweeteners. The observational study periodically checked the participants’ food and drink intake and had the participants regularly report...

Frequent napping may be a sign of higher risks of stroke, high blood pressure

Researchers in China found frequent napping may be a signal of higher risks of blood pressure and stroke. The findings suggest that individuals who sometimes or frequently napped had an increased risk of hypertension and...

How varicella and herpes viruses may interact to trigger Alzheimer’s

A new study finds that two very common viruses most people carry might interact to cause Alzheimer’s disease. Vaccines for one of the viruses appear to reduce the chances of developing Alzheimer’s. The research suggests that...

Potassium-rich foods boost women’s heart health

Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death worldwide. Diets high in sodium increase a person’s risk of high blood pressure and cardiovascular disease. With the widespread consumption of processed foods, many people find it...

Hypertension: Cocoa flavanols may be able to reduce blood pressure

Cardiovascular health is essential to overall well-being and health. Risk factors for cardiovascular disease such as high blood pressure need to be promptly addressed to reduce the risk of further complications. People can also make...

Why sleeping in total darkness may be better for your health

Researchers have found that sleeping with even a tiny amount of light can impact one’s health. The findings suggest light exposure during sleep is linked to a higher risk of obesity, diabetes, and high blood...

Early Alzheimer’s diagnosis possible in a single MRI scan using new algorithm

Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia, affecting around 70% of people with dementia, but Alzheimer’s disease can be challenging to diagnose. Doctors currently use multiple cognitive tests and scans to diagnose Alzheimer’s,...

Parkinson’s: Promising stem cell treatment reverses symptoms in rodents

Parkinson’s disease damages a specific class of neurons located in the midbrain. This robs the brain of dopamine, a neurotransmitter that helps control movement. In a new study, researchers describe a process for transforming non-neuronal...

Type 2 diabetes: Could whey protein before meals help blood sugar?

A new study finds a simple way to help people with diabetes manage their blood sugar. Researchers observed that the participants who drank a shot of whey protein before their meals had evened out blood...

2-3 cups of coffee a day may reduce kidney injury risk by 23%

Researchers have investigated the effects of coffee intake on acute kidney injury risk. They found that drinking any amount of coffee reduces the risk of acute kidney injury but that 2-3 cups per day is...