Older frail people have a 1 in 3 chance of surviving CPR during surgery
The survival rate of frail patients who receive cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) during or immediately after surgery is a point of contention among medical professionals.
Recently,...
Scientists find the key to type 2 diabetes development
Globally, approximately 415 million people live with diabetes, with about 90% of these cases being type 2 diabetes (T2D).
T2D is marked by pancreatic beta-cell...
Research shows potential to prevent heart attacks in people with diabetes
A recent study from the Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute has discovered a potential method to prevent severe events, such as heart attacks or...
Parkinson’s puzzle: scientists identify most vulnerable brain cells
Parkinson's disease, a condition that causes tremors, balance problems, and speech difficulties, has long mystified scientists.
However, a recent study by a group of U.S....
Misunderstanding normal blood pressure may harm your health
A significant number of Americans are misinformed about the thresholds of normal blood pressure, according to a study by the University of Southern California...
Nearly a third of people with chronic pain turn to cannabis
In the United States, more states are allowing people to use cannabis. That's another name for marijuana. Some folks can use it for fun,...
Memory and aging: what’s normal and what’s not
As we get older, it's normal to forget little things. Dates, events, and old details might slip our minds.
But when should we worry? When...
Heart fitness tied to lower risk for colon and lung cancer
A new study conducted by The Swedish School of Sport and Health Sciences found a strong association between higher cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) and a...
COVID-19 testing at home: why you should do it more than once
COVID-19 is a sickness caused by a virus. The virus is called SARS-CoV-2.
We have different ways to check if someone has this virus. One...
Supermarket sweep: shopping carts to detect heart disease
Supermarket shopping carts can now help save your life. They can help spot a heart condition called atrial fibrillation. Detecting this early can help...