More kids with sugar troubles: understanding the global growth of childhood diabetes
Diabetes in children is becoming a bigger problem worldwide, a recent study warns.
This study was published on July 3 in JAMA Pediatrics, a trusted...
Hold your breath! Chronic lung diseases claim 3rd spot in global deaths
Ever heard of chronic respiratory diseases or CRDs? They're a group of lung conditions that stick around for a long time, making it hard...
Can we really hear silence? New study says yes!
The Sound of Silence
Imagine a quiet room. So quiet you can hear the silence. But can you really "hear" silence?
Philosophers have been puzzled by...
People with Parkinson’s may benefit from cardio, weight training and yoga – here’s what...
Many people associate Parkinson’s disease with the physical symptoms it causes – such as tremors, muscle stiffness, and balance problems – which can all...
‘Heart sisters’: How one family’s loss led to new life and a deep friendship
When Jennifer Mayadas-Dering started coughing and having a headache, she didn't think much of it. She was far more concerned with her son, a...
Gut feelings: how tummy bugs may be playing with our heart health
Let's go on a journey to Sweden where some scientists made a big discovery.
The story is about bacteria, the tiny living things inside our...
Lead exposure may harm fertility, study finds
Did you know there's a sneaky little monster called lead that could be messing with your health? Well, it's true!
In a fancy report by...
This therapy could improve quality of life for people with heart rhythm problems
A new study, the world's first randomized controlled trial of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for patients with paroxysmal (intermittent) symptomatic atrial fibrillation (AF), reveals...
Reconsidering the long-term use of high blood pressure beta blockers after a heart attack
A recent study published in the journal Heart suggests that long-term use of beta-blockers may not be necessary for patients who have had a...
Cracking the code of pancreatic cancer: new insights into its early development
Pancreatic cancer, an unyielding foe in the world of oncology, is frequently discovered in its advanced stages, significantly limiting treatment options.
It ranks as one...