Medicine

Minimally Invasive Heart Valve Treatment is Effective as Surgery

Choosing the best treatment for severe aortic valve disease has become increasingly important as more people live longer and more younger patients become eligible...

Heat Waves and Dirty Air May Damage Your Heart

Hot weather does more than make people feel uncomfortable. It can also place extra strain on the heart and blood vessels. Doctors from Vanderbilt University...

Hidden Causes of Chronic Fatigue Everyone Needs to Know

Feeling tired once in a while is normal. A busy schedule, poor sleep, or stress can leave anyone low on energy. As people grow older,...

Scientists Discover Big Cause of Gum Disease and Cavities

Tooth decay and gum disease are among the most common health problems in the world. Almost everyone will experience at least one cavity during their...

New Study Challenges Long-Held Belief About the ‘Bottom’ Blood Pressure Number

High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is one of the leading causes of heart disease and early death around the world. It affects millions...

How to Make Worn-Out Joint Cartilage Act Young Again

Osteoarthritis is one of the most common joint diseases in the world, especially among older adults. Millions of people live with this condition every day....

Same-Arm Vaccination Shots May Help Your Body Build Protection Faster

Vaccines work by teaching the body's immune system how to recognize and fight dangerous germs before they cause serious illness. Instead of waiting until a...

Keeping Thyroid Hormones in Balance Could Help Protect the Heart

Millions of people around the world take thyroid hormone medicine every day to treat an underactive thyroid, also called hypothyroidism. The thyroid is a small...