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A blood test that helps diagnose Alzheimer’s might also forecast if healthy older adults will develop symptoms

Nearly half of all American adults have high blood pressure. That represents roughly 120 million people, and most will eventually be encouraged to take medication. But blood pressure roulette is an uncomfortable way to describe what often happens next: a doctor chooses a drug, writes a prescription and waits to see what happens. Will it…

American Red Cross declares emergency blood shortage as donations plunge 25% in June As summer heats up, blood donations are going down. Last month, we collected over 26,000 fewer blood donations than needed to meet the needs of patients. Tiffany Taylor with the American Red Cross says it’s common to see blood donation declines this…

Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are highly processed foods that contain additives. They generally contain high levels of fat, sugar, carbohydrates, sodium, and energy