Study finds doctors more likely to die at home
Many people wonder whether doctors make different choices about medical care at the end of life.
Because physicians understand diseases, treatments, and hospital systems better...
He learned CPR thinking he could help a co-worker someday. He saved his wife...
After a long, somewhat typical workday, capped by a relaxing dinner out, new empty-nesters Angie and John Lowe called it a night.
Angie nodded off...
A smart skin patch could warn you before a dangerous allergy attack begins
For millions of people around the world, food allergies are a daily worry. A small amount of peanuts, milk, eggs, or seafood can trigger...
Heavy drinking may cause lasting brain damage, harming decision-making
For the first time, scientists have shown in animals how heavy alcohol use can cause long-lasting damage to brain circuits that control decision-making. The...
Old bipolar drug lithium may help slow memory loss in early Alzheimer’s
Lithium has been used for decades to treat bipolar disorder, a mental health condition marked by extreme mood swings. For many years, doctors have...
How diabetes is connected to heart disease
Many people think diabetes is only about blood sugar. They focus on checking glucose levels and taking medicine to keep those numbers in range.
However,...
Why more young adults are dying from colon cancer
Colorectal cancer, which includes cancers of the colon and rectum, has become the leading cause of cancer deaths in people younger than 50. This...
New blood clues may show why Alzheimer’s disease develops
Alzheimer’s disease is one of the most feared illnesses of aging. It slowly damages memory, thinking, and behavior, and over time it makes it...
One shot every 6 months may treat high blood pressure effectively
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, affects millions of people across the world. It is often called a “silent” condition because many people...
Vitamin D has surprising effects on memory and reaction time in older people
Vitamin D is often called the “sunshine vitamin” because our bodies make it when our skin is exposed to sunlight. For many years, doctors...