Skipping the salt could slash heart disease risk by nearly 20%, according to research presented at the annual meeting of the European Society of Cardiology, which was held in Amsterdam this week. Those who never add salt to their food had an
For people who have previously had a heart attack, taking a daily aspirin could reduce their risk of a repeat cardiac event or stroke, according to a recent Danish study. The findings were presented at the ESC Congress 2023 in Amsterdam this
Laughter has been called “the best medicine” for many decades — and now there’s scientific proof. A study from the Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre in Brazil has shown that regular chuckling expands heart tissue and promotes the flow of oxygen
A jailed university student who pleaded guilty to inciting secession in Hong Kong lost his bid to reduce his five-year sentence in a court ruling Tuesday that is expected to set the bar for other cases brought under the national security law
Getting vaccinated against shingles, pneumonia and other illnesses could potentially reduce adults’ risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease, according to a new study from the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston. Researchers found that people who received shingles and pneumonia vaccines
Sweating helps your body regulate temperature, but it’s a function that many people don’t seem to be fond of based on the number of antiperspirants and anti-sweat treatments on the market. “When someone is experiencing a body temperature rise, the nervous system
New research published in the journal Neurology suggests that brushing your teeth boosts the brain — helping to reduce the risk of dementia. People with good dental hygiene had more neurons in the hippocampus, the study found; the hippocampus plays a role
Saudi Arabia plans to reduce how much oil it sends to global economy, meaning US oil prices may rise
Saudi Arabia will reduce how much oil it sends to the global economy, taking a unilateral step to prop up the sagging price of crude after two previous cuts to supply by major producing countries in the OPEC+ alliance failed to push
When tennis stars from across the world arrive in Paris for the French Open, they will be provided with a brand-new tool that aims to help reduce stress. For the first time, tournament organizers will use artifical Intelligence to filter out abusive
Zimbabwe began releasing over 4,000 prisoners under a presidential amnesty hoping to ease overcrowding in jails. Former prisoners have previously complained about harsh conditions such as overcrowding, a lack of food and poor health care. Zimbabwe Prisons and Correctional Services spokeswoman Meya