Young sportswriter had a stroke while at her parents’ house for Thanksgiving
Calli Varner set the clock early so she could pack up after a relaxing Thanksgiving stay with her parents last November in her childhood...
Intuition and expertise lead to heart surgery at the right time
Carol Lafferty may have spent Christmas 2020 in a hospital bed, but she’s definitely “back in the game” and looking forward to a life...
Why mindfulness meditation can reduce pain
For centuries, people have been using mindfulness meditation to try to relieve their pain, but neuroscientists have only recently been able to test if...
Eating nuts may reduce your risk of deadly heart attack and stroke
Scientists from Isfahan Cardiovascular Research Institute found that eating nuts at least twice a week is linked to a 17% lower risk of death...
Scientists find how to treat depression and dementia from eyes
Scientists from The University of Hong Kong found that the electrical stimulation of the eye surface can reduce depression-like symptoms and improve cognitive function.
The...
Universal influenza B vaccine offers broad, long-term protection
Scientists from Georgia State University found a new universal flu vaccine that protects against influenza B viruses, offering broad defense against different strains and...
Gum disease may double your risk of high blood pressure
Scientists from UCL Eastman Dental Institute found that people with periodontitis, a severe gum infection, may be much more likely to have higher blood...
Cause of muscle loss in diabetes: What to know
Diabetes is linked to various health problems including a decline in muscle mass.
Scientists from Kobe University found that elevation of blood sugar levels leads...
Eat spicy, live longer? Yes!
Scientists from Tulane University found people who eat hot, spicy foods regularly may live longer.
The research is published in The BMJ and was conducted by...
Do you have prostate cancer? Here’s your guide to treatment options
A diagnosis of prostate cancer can bring up many worries.
There may be a general fear around having cancer, questions about the best treatment, and...