Salt is stocked in almost every household in the country and added liberally to our food, yet this everyday condiment is also ...

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Omega-3 fatty acids are a type of essential fats linked to many health benefits, such as heart health, reduced inflammation, ...

The 5 categories included calibre (length ... and health parameters, including blood pressure, cholesterol, HbA1c (blood glucose indicator), and weight (BMI). The final analysis included 45,161 ...

Researchers have developed a retinal 'vascular fingerprint' that can predict stroke risk as effectively as traditional ...

The number of young people having strokes has been increasing, and the trend is very concerning to health care workers. “In ...

A vascular ‘fingerprint’ on the light sensitive tissue layer at the back of the eye—the retina—can predict a person’s risk of stroke as accurately as traditional risk factors alone, but without the ...

The findings suggest that specific medications may play a crucial role in preventing dementia. A study conducted by ...

A study has revealed a significant link between a common pregnancy complication and early heart disease in women. The study ...

Mothers of color who faced racism or microaggressions during obstetric care had higher blood pressure after delivering their babies compared to people of color who did not report racism during their ...

Diabetes mellitus, more commonly known as diabetes, actually consists of many different types. Learn more about the ...