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What Happens to Your Brain When You Lie Down for 90 Days?

January 19, 2026

Lying down for a long time can mess with how blood flows in your brain. This is what scientists found out when they studied 36 healthy adults who spent 90 days in a head-down bed rest position. They used a special kind of MRI called pseudo-continuous arterial spin labeling (pCASL) to track changes i

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Easy Ways to Keep Your Blood Sugar in Check

January 18, 2026

People are talking about a new supplement called Sugar Clean Drops. It's made to help adults keep their blood sugar levels steady as part of a healthy lifestyle. This isn't a magic fix, but more like a helper for those who want to take care of their bodies. Right now, you can't buy Sugar Clean Drop

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Checking Blood Pressure at Home: Is It Reliable?

January 4, 2026

Home blood pressure monitoring (HBPM) is a common practice. It helps doctors understand how a person's blood pressure changes over time. This change is called blood pressure variability (BPV). BPV is important. It can tell us about the risk of heart problems. But there's a problem. We don't know if

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Heart's Hidden Clues: Blood Flow and Heart Health

January 4, 2026

Heart disease is a major health concern, and scientists are constantly searching for better ways to predict and prevent it. One recent study used a special type of scan called CCTA to examine how blood moves through the heart's arteries. This scan provides a highly detailed view of the heart's blood

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Vitamins, Blood Health, and Students: What's the Big Deal?

January 2, 2026

Anemia is a big problem in Sub-Saharan Africa. It affects people of all ages. But, there's a gap in the research. Most studies focus on kids and pregnant women. University students are often left out. This is a problem. Anemia can impact their health and studies. Understanding this issue better can

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How Scientists Can Tell How Old a Blood Stain Is

December 31, 2025

Investigating animal cruelty can be tough, especially when it's unclear how long a blood sample has been at a crime scene. This is where the concept of time-since-deposition (TSD) comes into play. Scientists have been working on a new method to estimate the age of canine blood samples. The idea is t

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Unraveling the Complexity of Blood Cancer

December 29, 2025

Blood cancer is a broad term that covers many different types of cancers. One of the most complex is diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL). This type of cancer is like a puzzle with many different pieces. Each piece is a different type of immune cell. Scientists are trying to figure out how these pi

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A New Deal: Eliquis to be Free for Medicaid Users

December 26, 2025

In a surprising turn of events, the U. S. government has reached an agreement with nine major pharmaceutical companies. The most talked-about part of this deal is Bristol Myers Squibb's decision to provide its popular blood thinner, Eliquis, at no cost to Medicaid recipients starting next year. Thi

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What Happens When Babies Are Born During Ramadan?

December 26, 2025

People often wonder if being born during Ramadan affects health later in life. Some studies suggest it might, but there's not much solid evidence. A recent study in Malaysia looked into this. They checked if adults who were in their mother's womb during Ramadan had higher blood pressure or blood sug

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Keeping Diabetic Feet Healthy: A Simple Checkup

December 25, 2025

Diabetes is a serious condition that can cause many health issues, including problems in the feet. One common issue is foot ulcers, which affect about 15% of people with diabetes. To prevent these problems, doctors use a simple test called the ankle-brachial index (ABI). This test checks how well bl