In findings with potentially broad implications for the public’s health, new research has found that some women who treat their
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New blood pressure guidelines could put lives at risk, say experts
A new report in JAMA Internal Medicine by University of Sydney and Bond University scholars weighs the risks and benefits
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Hepatitis E virus infections can be life threatening and transmitted through blood products
Hepatitis E virus (HEV) infection is once again in the spotlight, with two studies presented today at The International Liver
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How intestinal bacteria can affect your blood sugar and lipid levels
Intestinal bacteria have attracted recent attention since they were discovered to influence various physiological functions and diseases in humans. Researchers
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Controlling blood pressure even when older can prevent dementia in African Americans
Controlling blood pressure with any of the commonly prescribed antihypertensive medications can prevent dementia in older African-Americans with hypertension according
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Blood flow is a major influence on tumor cell metastasis
Scientists have long theorized that blood flow plays an integral role in cancer metastasis. But new research testing this long-held
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New blood test useful to detect people at risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease
There is, as yet, no cure for Alzheimer’s disease. It is often argued that progress in drug research has been
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