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How hypertension significantly raises the risk of death from heart disease

Research from Australia has found that hypertension has been the leading risk factor for death in Australia for the past 30 years. Experts say the risk of death due to hypertension is likely to be...

AI finds several early risk factors to predict Alzheimer’s 7 years early

Past studies have identified some Alzheimer’s early risk factors including age, family history, and genetics. Researchers from the University of California San Francisco have used AI to identify several early risk factors to predict a...

Could eating avocados help manage blood sugar in diabetes?

Avocados may significantly improve blood sugar control for some people, though not everyone, a new study suggests. The study observed that for people with a newly identified metabolic biomarker of avocado intake, there is a...

What is anastrozole, the drug offered to reduce breast cancer risk in England?

A drug used as a breast cancer treatment has been authorized for use as a preventative drug in post-menopausal women at high risk of breast cancer, in England, United Kingdom. Previous research shows that this...

Female ginseng could hold the key to new osteoporosis treatments

In the female ginseng (dong quai) plant, researchers have discovered a unique compound that may lead to new treatments for osteoporosis. Osteoporosis is a bone condition that causes bones to become more porous, weakening them....

Another 3 common pesticides are now linked to Parkinson’s disease risk

Parkinson’s disease prevalence is growing fast, and similar to some other neurological conditions, its causes are unclear. The potential impact of chemicals that are toxic to neurons in the part of the brain affected by...

FDA delays approval of Alzheimer’s drug donanemab: What experts think

Eli Lilly & Company, the maker of anti-amyloid Alzheimer’s treatments, was expecting its experimental drug donanemab to be approved by the FDA this month. However, the FDA has said it will hold a panel with...

Walking more quickly can significantly lower type 2 diabetes risk, study reports

Researchers are reporting that walking at a brisk pace can significantly lower your risk of type 2 diabetes. They add the benefits of a quicker pace are noticable no matter how long you walk. Experts...

How much should you exercise for a longer, healthier life? Study offers clues

There are many factors when it comes to living a long and healthy life. Some of these factors cannot be changed, while many others are modifiable. A new study from researchers at the University of...

Swapping meat for plant-based foods may lower diabetes and heart disease risk

Analyzing over 30 studies, German researchers found that swapping meats for plant-based alternatives may drastically reduce risks of cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, and all-cause mortality. Evidence showed that replacing 50 grams (1.8 ounces) of...