Hours of heat exposure can give you a stroke
A recent study published in JAMA Network Open reveals a worrying connection between high temperatures and the risk of acute ischemic stroke (AIS), the...
An EMT’s heart stopped during a 10K race. A cop saved him with CPR.
Willie Hatchett was eager and ready for the start of the Peachtree Road Race, a 10K held on July 4 in Atlanta. Hatchett had...
AI can help predict liver cancer risk
A team from UC Davis Health is pioneering the use of machine learning to predict liver cancer risk more accurately.
Their new work focuses on...
Best and worst drinks for people with diabetes
Living with diabetes means making thoughtful choices about what you eat and drink every day. Drinks, in particular, can be tricky. Some can help...
What you need to know about heart failure and swollen feet
Heart failure, a condition where the heart can't pump blood as well as it should, affects millions worldwide. It's a serious health concern that...
Understanding the effects of alcohol on blood pressure control
When it comes to managing high blood pressure, what you eat and drink plays a crucial role, including how alcohol affects your body.
This review...
Keeping blood pressure under 120 mm Hg could prevent heart disease effectively
A recent study has shone a light on a powerful strategy that could turn the tide against heart disease.
Researchers have discovered that taking a...
The dangerous connection between diabetes and Alzheimer’s disease
The intricate dance between our physical and mental health often reveals patterns and connections that are both fascinating and alarming.
One such link, increasingly highlighted...
The link between high blood pressure and eye health
When we talk about high blood pressure, also known as hypertension, we often focus on its effects on the heart or the risk of...
Symptoms and treatments of an inflamed heart
The heart, our body's indefatigable engine, can sometimes face its challenges, one of which is inflammation. An inflamed heart, medically known as myocarditis, can...