Mom of 2 survived heart failure during pregnancy and became certified paramedic
Since she was a child, Yanela Vickers has loved babies and the medical field. She dreamed of going into obstetrics and gynecology.
Instead, Yanela got...
AI can help detect diabetes early from X-rays, study finds
Imagine getting a routine chest X-ray and finding out you could be at risk for diabetes. That's the exciting promise of a new model...
A ‘greener’ diet might prevent vision loss, study suggests
Understanding Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD)
Imagine waking up one day and slowly losing the ability to see the things you love, the faces of your...
Novel smartphone app uses AI to identify stroke symptoms
Researchers presented an innovative smartphone application at the Society of NeuroInterventional Surgery's (SNIS) 20th Annual Meeting.
This application, powered by machine learning algorithms, can reliably...
How to prevent lung cancer
As the leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the U.S., lung cancer is a critical public health issue.
Responsible for about one in five of...
Could deep brain stimulation halt Parkinson’s disease development?
Parkinson’s disease, a condition that affects almost 100,000 new people every year, is a relentless enemy. It slowly takes away a person's control over...
Constipation linked to high blood pressure, study finds
Did you know constipation can be more than just an uncomfortable situation?
It's actually been found to be a risk factor for high blood pressure...
Can vitamin C help manage diabetes?
Diabetes is a health problem that makes it difficult for your body to control the amount of sugar in your blood. Insulin, a hormone,...
Scientists use radiation to treat Alzheimer’s disease
Amyloid deposition, a process characterized by misfolded proteins assembling into oligomers and then into fibrils, is a common feature in neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's...
The flu shot might keep strokes at bay
Strokes are very serious health issues. Think of it as a traffic jam in your body where blood cannot reach your brain. Just like...