Novel technologies in stroke rehabilitation
Stroke rehabilitation has come a long way, thanks to innovative technologies that help patients regain their abilities and improve their quality of life. These...
Processed red meats linked to higher dementia risk
A new study suggests that consuming processed red meats like bacon and hot dogs can increase the risk of developing dementia.
According to the research,...
COVID-19 vaccination may increase risk for urinary tract problems
A study published online on June 24 in Frontiers in Medicine suggests that COVID-19 vaccination might cause some side effects related to the lower...
Tips for recognizing, living with and preventing atrial fibrillation (AFib)
Atrial fibrillation, or AFib, is a fast and irregular heart rhythm that, left untreated, can lead to blood clots, stroke and heart failure.
It's the...
It wasn’t just back and stomach pain – it was a heart attack
Barbara Bassin wondered if her back pain came from the day her granddaughter didn't want to walk on the hot patio, so she picked...
How fish oil pills benefit people with high genetic risk of Alzheimer’s
A clinical trial at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) has found that fish oil supplements may benefit a specific group of older adults...
Many people misunderstand liver health, study finds
Liver health is often overlooked in public awareness, and a recent study highlights this concerning gap in knowledge.
Researchers in Sweden conducted a survey with...
COVID-19 may cause long-lasting cognitive and mental issues
A study published in The Lancet Psychiatry reveals that many people who were hospitalized with COVID-19 continue to suffer from cognitive and psychiatric problems...
This diabetes drug shows promise for kidney and lung health
Scientists from the University of Hong Kong have found that sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitors (SGLT2i), a new drug for lowering blood sugar in type...
Common causes thyroid diseases you need to know
Thyroid diseases are common conditions that affect the thyroid gland, a small butterfly-shaped gland located in the front of the neck. This gland plays...