Open-heart surgery was the turning point for this nurse-turned-actress
As an aspiring nurse working in an emergency room, Stacy Beckly decided to get some advice about pain she was having on the left...
Can a wearable device make an impact on your heart health?
Mobile apps and wearable trackers claim to help detect heart problems and help manage — or even prevent — a heart condition. But do they...
Obesity puts people at higher risk of diabetes, high blood pressure
Obesity continues to become more common worldwide, despite the health risks and increased mortality posed by the diseases and conditions that accompany it (comorbidities).
Obesity...
Eyes can show signs of ADHD, autism, study finds
Scientists from Flinders University and elsewhere recently found that the eyes may be able to signal neurodevelopmental disorders such as both attention deficit hyperactivity...
Radar can predict Alzheimer’s disease and falls
In a study from the Chalmers University of Technology, scientists have developed a method for predicting fall accidents and Alzheimer's disease by reading a...
This herbal supplement may help treat lung cancer
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths globally, with around 1.8 million deaths reported annually.
Chronic inflammation is a risk factor for lung cancer and...
Prunes may help you control high blood pressure
In a study from Shifa College of Medicine, scientists found that prunes may help control high blood pressure.
A prune is a dried plum, with...
Less-processed whole grain foods can benefit people with type 2 diabetes
In a study from the University of Otago, scientists found that eating less-processed whole-grain foods could improve blood sugar levels in people with type...
Doing these 8 things may greatly lower risk for heart disease and stroke
In a study from Tulane University, scientists found that people who strongly adhere to a set of eight lifestyle behaviors and heart-health metrics may...
More younger people get colon cancer, study finds
Colon cancer continues to rise among younger U.S. adults. As of 2019, 20% of colon cancer cases occurred in adults under age 55—up from just 11% in 1995.