Nearly half of all Americans have high blood pressure – a condition called hypertension.
Hypertension is the No. 1 risk factor for heart disease and stroke. In addition, hypertension increases risk of dementia and cognitive decline….
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CDC’s Former Top Doc Debra Houry Raises ‘Bat-Signal’ About RFK Jr.’s Changes
WASHINGTON, DC – SEPTEMBER 17: (L-R) Former Centers for Disease Control (CDC) Chief Medical Officer Dr. Debra Houry and former Director of the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) Susan Monarez testify before the Senate Committee on Health,…
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Why Hurricanes Are Bad For Your Heart
ATLANTIC OCEAN – SEPTEMBER 1: In this NOAA GOES-East satellite handout image, Hurricane Dorian, a Category 5 storm, tracked toward the Florida coast on Sept. 1, 2019, in the Atlantic Ocean. (Photo by NOAA via Getty Images)
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September is…
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Israeli study: OCD can be caused by acute trauma
Israeli study: OCD can be caused by acute trauma | The Jerusalem PostJerusalem Post/Health & Wellness/Mental HealthPsychologists and psychiatrists observed either new or greatly worsened OCD behaviors in survivors of the October 7 massacre. The…
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A Doctor Fact Checks Sen. Rand Paul’s Comments About Vaccines
WASHINGTON, DC – JUNE 16: Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) speaks during the COVID Federal Response Hearing on Capitol Hill on June 16, 2022 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
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In a contentious Senate committee hearing…
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7 carbohydrates with more dietary fiber than brown rice
7 carbohydrates with more dietary fiber than brown rice | The Jerusalem PostJerusalem Post/Health & Wellness/NutritionFiber is a very important component for health. It is not only filling but also helps prevent chronic diseases. Here are foods…
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A handheld ‘bone printer’ shows promise in animal tests
A handheld device can apply synthetic bone grafts directly at the site of a defect or injury without the need for prior imaging or fabrication.
Researchers demonstrated the technology by modifying a hot glue gun to 3-D print the…
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4 surprising plant-based foods rich in calcium
4 surprising plant-based foods rich in calcium | The Jerusalem PostJerusalem Post/Health & Wellness/NutritionWhen you hear “calcium,” you immediately think of dairy products, but the truth is that there are other food groups that contain the same…
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Neuroscience reveals role of oxytocin in parental bonding
Neuroscience reveals role of oxytocin in parental bonding | The Jerusalem PostJerusalem Post/Health & WellnessResearchers at the Weizmann Institute of Science studied the impact of oxytocin on the attachment behavior of mouse pups. Scientists…
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Bispecific Antibodies Are Redefining Cancer Therapy
Antibodies floating on blue cell background – 3D illustration
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In less than a decade, bispecific antibodies have gone from scientific curiosity to frontline cancer therapeutics. These engineered proteins, capable of binding to two or more…
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