Car crash survivor avoids paralysis after less invasive spine surgery
After surviving a rollover crash due to an intoxicated driver in August 2022, a Michigan landscaper avoided paralysis – and a long, costly recovery...
Common heart disease and blood pressure drug may not reduce heart attack risk
A new study suggests that taking beta blockers for a long time after having a heart attack may not be necessary for patients who...
Best and worst foods for colon cancer
Colon cancer is a serious and potentially deadly disease that affects millions of people around the world.
While many factors contribute to the development of...
7 things you can do to prevent heart failure
Heart failure is a chronic condition in which the heart is unable to pump enough blood to meet the body's demands.
It affects approximately 6...
Can drinking alcohol cause dementia?
Alcohol consumption is a common habit worldwide, and it has been linked to various health effects, including an increased risk of dementia.
In this research...
Body lotions, mothballs, cleaning fluids and other widely used products contain known toxic chemicals,...
The big idea
Consumer products released more than 5,000 tons of chemicals in 2020 inside California homes and workplaces that are known to cause cancer,...
Blood pressure: What do the numbers mean and why do they matter?
It's a standard part of any medical visit.
Someone, typically a nurse, wraps a cuff around your arm and asks you to sit quietly while...
Over half of stroke survivors develop cognitive impairment
A recent scientific report has shown that more than half of U.S. adults who survive strokes develop cognitive impairments in the year that follows,...
Medicinal cannabis can safely reduce cancer pain and opioid use
A new study published in the journal BMJ Supportive & Palliative Care suggests that medicinal cannabis may be a safe and effective treatment option...
Can you lengthen your life?
Life expectancy has increased dramatically over the past century due to advancements in medical technology and public health measures.
However, despite these improvements, there is...