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A new study has found that, for most of us, the fiber we eat can protect our heart health, lowering the risk of high blood pressure, heart disease or stroke by up to 20%. It's more evidence showing that a healthy gut leads to a healthy heart.

A readily available sleep aid has been shown to have a surprising side effect on brain health, seemingly protecting the organ from the buildup of the tau protein - a key biomarker in the development of neurodegenerative diseases including Alzheimer's ...

Researchers have developed a first-of-its-kind wearable tech that quickly, simply, and non-invasively tests for important health markers using menstrual blood. The affordable device could revolutionize women's healthcare.

A new study has found that smoking marijuana and ingesting THC edibles over the long term can reduce blood vessel function at levels similar to those seen in cigarette smokers, posing a risk to heart health.

Dogs are proving to be more than just our best friends, with a new study finding that we have important proteins in common that could accelerate our understanding and treatment of a complication of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury, a condition ...

If your home has old lead water pipes, there's a chance that harmful concentrations of lead may be present in your water. An experimental new device could soon allow homeowners to check for themselves, instead of waiting for the city to do so.

The bitter taste receptors we have on our tongues are also found in other organs, including the gut. A new study has identified two specific receptors in the large intestine that are associated with the aging process, which may help inform diet-based ...

Men who carry two copies of a common genetic variant are twice as likely to develop dementia than women with the same mutations, according to a new study from Australian researchers. This discovery has the potential to develop early detection and ...

A personalized electronic facial tattoo that wirelessly monitors the brain can tell when the organ is being overworked and can use the data it collects to predict mental overload, according to a new study. The tech could help us maintain the ...

A landmark AI therapy chatbot is closing down on June 30, and industry experts believe that its demise is most likely in response to the challenges of delivering impactful mental health services and navigating safety issues in the digital space.