What happens in our body when we encounter and fight off a virus like...
Respiratory viruses like influenza virus (flu), SARS-CoV-2 (which causes COVID) and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) can make us sick by infecting our respiratory system,...
Climb the stairs, lug the shopping, chase the kids. Incidental vigorous activity linked to...
Many people know exercise reduces the risk of cancers, including liver, lung, breast and kidney.
But structured exercise is time-consuming, requires significant commitment and often...
Alcohol drinking kills more and more women, study shows
A recent study has found that more and more women are dying from problems related to drinking too much alcohol.
Even though men are still...
Walking more steps can benefit people with heart failure
It's no surprise that exercise is good for your heart.
But did you know that even small amounts of walking could make a big difference,...
Scientists find new treatment for chronic immune system disease
Researchers at Tulane University have identified a novel approach for treating eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE), a chronic immune system disease that can cause children to...
Scientists find how to predict mild cognitive impairment years before symptoms
Have you ever thought about what happens inside our bodies that can cause diseases like Alzheimer's?
Scientists are always curious about these questions, and they...
Dallas radio personality gets a new heart after cardiac problems take a toll
Hal Harbuck was walking from the dock to his family's lake cabin when he felt a severe pain in his chest. Having recently been...
Alzheimer’s disease may also pose a risk for a unique form of heart failure
While June marks Alzheimer's Awareness Month, a new study indicates that people living with Alzheimer's disease (AD) might also be at risk for a...
Scientists find how brain activity can be transformed into music
The famous guitarist Keith Richards once stated that music is a language that communicates through emotions.
He might be right, but now scientists at Google...
Scientists find a promising way to reduce chronic pain
If you suffer from chronic pain, you might be interested to learn about a relatively new pain treatment called "scrambler therapy."
Recent research shows this...