Loneliness may increase your risk of stroke by as much as 56%, according to a Harvard University study. The US surgeon general has warned that the mortality effects of loneliness are equivalent to smoking 15 cigarettes a day, according to the study. Middle-aged and older people have an increased risk...

Study: Loneliness Increases Risk of Stroke

People with an irregular heart rhythm taking a common blood pressure drug may be at greater risk of serious bleeding, according to a study recently published in JAMA. Atrial fibrillation is the most common type of irregular heart rhythm and can lead to blood clots or stroke if left untreated, according to the American Heart Association.

Common Blood Pressure Drug May Increase Bleeding Risk for Some Patients, Study Finds

Some weird signs of iron deficiency include developing a craving for ice or clay, an overwhelming urge to move the legs, and hair loss. However, iron deficiency can cause a range of symptoms. Iron deficiency describes when a person does not have enough iron in their body. When iron levels...

5 weird signs of iron deficiency

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A new trial found that medication, Sildenafil sold under the brand name, Viagra improves brain flow and could help prevent dementia.

Common erectile dysfunction pill could help prevent dementia, 'pivotal' study suggests

Research teams from NIEHS and Glasgow University found that a widely prescribed drug for treating high blood pressure called amlodipine is not dangerous for patients, despite recent concerns from researchers that taking amlodipine may have risks. The study, which found that taking amlodipine is unlikely to result in an increase in heart failure in patients, was published Oct. 12 in Function, an Oxford University Press journal.

New research suggests common high blood pressure drug is safe

Metformin, a medication commonly used to treat type 2 diabetes, helps the body regulate sugar in the bloodstream. Part of the class of drugs known as biguanides, metformin reduces the amount of sugar you absorb from food and the amount produced by the liver. Metformin also impacts the way the body will respond to insulin, the natural substance that regulates blood sugar levels.

Diabetes Drug Metformin Investigated for Cancer Prevention Use

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There are certain zodiac signs that most people are careful with because of their fiery and low tolerance levels. You can hardly mess with individuals with such signs without getting a backlash. Whether they are in work environments or family settings, they do not hesitate to set boundaries and protect them.

5 Zodiac Signs You Don't Mess With

Do you believe in genuine friendship? Finding a loyal and reliable friend is tricky nowadays. Many people are two-faced and like using their loved ones’ weaknesses to attack them.

5 Zodiac Signs That Make The Best Friends

Anemia can damage tissue in the eye, causing a range of symptoms. These might include discoloration, pale eyelids, hemorrhages, and eye test findings called cotton wool spots and Roth spots. Anemia occurs when the body cannot produce enough healthy red blood cells (RBCs). This typically occurs due to a shortage...

How might anemia affect the eyes?

Approval of Epkinly was based on results from the Phase I/II EPCORE trial in patients with relapsed or refractory follicular lymphoma who have already completed two or more lines of systemic therapy. The FDA has approved Genmab A/S and AbbVie's Epkinly (epcoritamab-bysp) for the treatment of adults with relapsed or...

FDA Approves Genmab’s Epkinly to Treat Adults with Relapsed or Refractory Follicular Lymphoma After Two or More Lines of Systemic Therapy

Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in the US, with 150,000 Americans diagnosed annually and more than 50,000 dying from it each year and cases are rising in young people

Colorectal cancer cases spiking among under 30s as expert points to two key reasons

Ohtuvayre is the first inhaled product with a novel mechanism of action for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease to be approved in 20 years. The FDA has approved Verona Pharma’s Ohtuvayre (ensifentrine) for the maintenance treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in adult patients. Classified as a first-in-class selective dual inhibitor of phosphodiesterase 3 and 4 (PDE3 and PDE4), the treatment combines bronchodilator and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory effects in one molecule. According to the company, this marks the first time in 20 years that an inhaled product with a novel mechanism of action has been approved for COPD maintenance.1.

FDA Approves Verona’s Ohtuvayre for the Maintenance Treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease is linked to plaque buildup in blood vessels. It can increase the risk of serious cardiovascular events, such heart attack and stroke. Statins are a medication type that can help people at risk for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. Doctors look at several factors to determine if statin therapy makes the most sense for someone.

17 million US adults may no longer receive statin therapy for heart disease

Anemia is a health condition in which the body does not produce or have enough healthy red blood cells. This can cause several changes in the body, including in the nails. Anemia nails often present as spoon-shaped with pale nail beds. This article will discuss all the characteristics of anemia...

Anemia Nails: Unveiling the Link Between Nail Abnormalities and Anemia

Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD)—the new name for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD)—and its more severe form, metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH), are responsible for a growing share of advanced liver disease. Linked to obesity and diabetes, fatty liver disease is increasingly recognized as a metabolic condition. Over...

Treatment for Fatty Liver Disease

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A subtle sign of low intelligence is an inability to understand or appreciate complexity. People with low intelligence may have difficulty understanding abstract concepts or thinking outside the box. They may also be more likely to believe simplistic explanations or conspiracy theories.

12 Subtle Signs Of Low Intelligence

A recent study found that women with multiple children and a history of cesarean deliveries face lower fecundability and higher infertility risks compared to those with vaginal deliveries. Fecundability ratio is reduced among women with more than 1 children reporting a previous cesarean delivery (CD) vs vaginal delivery, while the...

Cesarean deliveries linked to reduced fecundability and increased infertility risk

Having rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is bad enough, what with the severe joint pain and swelling that it can bring. But to make matters worse, having RA increases the risk of heart disease by 50 percent. Scientists are trying to get to the bottom of this connection. One theory is that...

The RA patients with the highest risk of heart trouble

WEDNESDAY, June 26, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Echocardiography during pregnancy or early postpartum can assist in identifying women with preeclampsia at greater risk of future hypertension, according to a study presented at the American Society of Echocardiography’s 35th Annual Scientific Sessions, held from June 14 to 16 in Portland, Oregon.

Echocardiogram Can ID Women With Preeclampsia at Risk for Future HTN

(NewsNation) — Homosexual relations in the animal kingdom are more common previously believed, a survey of animal behavior experts revealed. The Plos One survey, which asked 65 experts whether they’d observed same-sex sexual behavior (SSSB) in animals during their research, found that nearly 78% did. Male-male sexual mounting...

Homosexual behavior in animals more common than reported: Data

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Tattoos linked to 21% increased risk of malignant lymphoma: Study

(NewsNation) — People with tattoos may face a higher cancer risk than those without permanent body art, according to researchers. A study published in eClinicalMedicine of...

Tattoos linked to 21% increased risk of malignant lymphoma: Study

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