How older people can take baby aspirin safely
A recent study from Johns Hopkins University has found that many older Americans are still taking a daily low-dose aspirin to prevent heart problems,...
A new COVID variant is on the rise. Here’s what to know about LP.8.1
More than five years since COVID was declared a pandemic, we’re still facing the regular emergence of new variants of the virus, SARS-CoV-2.
The latest...
Wealth and education deepen heart disease divide in the U.S.
A new study highlights a widening gap in heart disease risk across the United States, showing that wealth and education play a crucial role...
Virtual reality shows promise in easing cancer pain
A new study suggests that virtual reality (VR) may offer meaningful pain relief for people with cancer.
By letting patients explore peaceful underwater scenes through...
Surgery may be avoidable for some invasive breast cancer cases, study finds
New research from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center suggests that some women with early-stage breast cancer may not need surgery if...
Shoes that can warn you of injuries? How wearable technology is transforming foot care
Your feet work hard every day supporting your body, absorbing impact and adapting to different surfaces. But they often get ignored until something goes...
New app can help cancer patients feel less tired
One of the most common and difficult side effects of cancer treatment is extreme tiredness, also known as cancer-related fatigue.
This type of fatigue can...
Doing one new thing a day may boost memory and mood, study finds
A new study from the University of Toronto suggests that doing just one new thing each day—no matter how small—can significantly improve memory, mood,...
Marathon runner deaths from cardiac arrest cut in half, study finds
Running marathons is more popular than ever in the U.S., but a new study brings encouraging news: fewer runners are dying from cardiac arrest...
Type 2 diabetes may raise risk of certain obesity-related cancers
A major new study from the UK has found that people newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes (T2D) face a higher risk of developing...