He used CPR in an emergency – then he became the emergency
Joe Farrell went to retrieve an errant golf ball when he came upon another player on the ground not breathing. The man's golfing partner...
Yogurt and high-fiber diet may cut lung cancer risk
In a new study from Vanderbilt University, researchers found a diet high in fiber and yogurt is linked to a reduced risk of lung...
One coronavirus vaccine may protect against other coronaviruses
In a new study from Northwestern Medicine, researchers found that coronavirus vaccines and prior coronavirus infections can provide broad immunity against other, similar coronaviruses.
The...
High-fat diet and antibiotics may strongly harm your gut health
In a new study from the University of California, Davis, researchers found combining a Western-style high-fat diet with antibiotic use significantly increases the risk...
Lack of zinc may increase risk of high blood pressure
In a recent study published in the American Journal of Physiology — Renal Physiology, researchers found lower-than-normal zinc levels may contribute to high blood...
This number in diabetes can predict future death risk
In a recent study published in Diabetes Care, researchers suggest people who get type 2 diabetes need to gain control of their blood sugar...
Picking health insurance for 2022? Check this guide to avoid a common mistake
No matter what kind of health insurance you have, it’s probably time to start picking your plan for next year.
Open Enrollment is also a...
Inflammation may link bad sleep to heart disease
In a new study from the University of California, Berkeley, researchers found how disrupted sleep leads to the fatty arterial plaque buildup known as...
New diabetes test can check your blood sugar with sweat, not blood
Monitoring blood sugar to make sure it remains in the target range is the cornerstone of diabetes management, but the pain and inconvenience of...
High-dose of this blood thinner can reduce death risk in COVID-19
In a new study from St. Michael's Hospital, researchers found a high dose of an inexpensive and globally available blood-thinning medication reduces the risk...