What is medical ultrasound?
Medical ultrasound is a noninvasive technique. It uses sound waves to create images to assess or treat certain parts of the body. It’s often...
Wildfire smoke linked to severe respiratory disease in older people
A new study has found that older adults living in the western United States are more likely to end up in the hospital for...
Study finds a shorter, safer way to treat prostate cancer
Prostate cancer is the most common cancer found in men around the world. Each year, more than 1.4 million men are diagnosed with it....
AI helps predict severe pain after knee replacement surgery
A new study using artificial intelligence (AI) to better understand and predict pain in patients after knee replacement surgery has received top honors at...
Can taking vitamins combat infection?
Our bodies depend on an alphabet of vitamins that promote the development, growth and function of cells, including immune cells.
Vitamin deficiencies can hinder the...
Most Americans want early Alzheimer’s diagnosis, new report finds
Alzheimer’s disease, a progressive brain disorder that slowly destroys memory and thinking skills, affects an estimated 7.2 million Americans aged 65 and older in...
Scientists find the key to new Parkinson’s disease treatments
Parkinson’s disease is a brain disorder that affects movement and worsens over time. One of its main causes is the buildup of a harmful...
Scientists find the key to knee pain treatment
Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis, and it causes joint pain, stiffness, and reduced movement. It mainly affects older people, and with...
At 2:30 a.m., he told his wife to call 911. A heart attack soon...
Mac Cheek's dad died of a heart attack at age 56. So as Mac neared that age, he took precautions.
He regularly saw a doctor...
Marijuana use is linked to higher risk of death from high blood pressure
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a serious health issue that affects many people. It happens when the force of blood pushing against the...