What to do if your child injures their teeth or mouth
Kids are naturally curious and active, so falls and accidents are part of growing up.
Whether it’s a tumble, a bike crash, or a sports...
Scientists discover the heart’s hidden ability to heal itself
Scientists have discovered that the human heart may have a remarkable ability to repair itself after severe damage.
A new study from Karolinska Institutet, published...
How to spot and survive a stroke: What you need to know
In the past, strokes were treated after the damage was done. Patients often faced serious disabilities, and recovery focused on rehabilitation.
That changed in 1996...
Early symptoms of high blood pressure you should know
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is often called the "silent killer" because it typically doesn’t cause obvious symptoms in its early stages. This makes...
Exercising with heart failure: Tips for staying safe and healthy
Exercise is well-known for improving heart health, but can it help people living with heart failure?
The answer is yes!
Even for those at higher risk,...
Advances in targeted therapies for prostate cancer
Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers in men, and while many cases grow slowly and remain manageable, others can be aggressive...
Popular weight-loss drugs may cause muscle loss, study finds
Popular weight-loss drugs like Ozempic are making waves for their ability to help people shed pounds quickly.
However, a new study from the University of...
How to survive a stroke
In the not-so-distant past, doctors treated strokes in an after-the-fact way. A stroke did its damage, and then—if the patient survived—a rehabilitation team stepped...
Deep brain stimulation can lower anxiety in Parkinson’s disease
Parkinson's disease is a progressive neurological condition that affects millions of people worldwide. While most treatments focus on movement-related symptoms like tremors or stiffness,...
After childbirth came heart failure – and later, a new heart
Ebony Smith-Thomas was juggling the demands of a hungry 2-month-old boy while keeping her 11-year-old son and two teenage nieces entertained when her air...