How to recover smoothly after heart surgery
Recovering from heart surgery is a significant phase of treatment for heart disease. Heart surgery can involve procedures such as bypassing blocked arteries, repairing...
New scan tech may detect autism better
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a complex condition characterized by a variety of symptoms and degrees of severity, making it challenging to pinpoint a...
Managing multiple medications in older adults with AI
As people age, it's not uncommon for them to start taking multiple medications. In many cases, older adults find themselves taking five or more...
How to live well with kidney disease
Kidney disease is a chronic condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It occurs when the kidneys can no longer filter blood as effectively...
Growing challenges of heart rhythm disorders
In Denmark, a study recently published in The BMJ has found a noticeable increase in the lifetime risk of developing atrial fibrillation, a heart...
Foot care for diabetes management: What you need to know
Diabetes is a condition that affects millions of people around the world. It is marked by high levels of sugar in the blood, which...
Essential memory aids for people with dementia
Dementia is a term used to describe a group of symptoms affecting memory, thinking, and social abilities severely enough to interfere with daily functioning.
One...
Caffeine and blood pressure: what you need to know
Caffeine is a familiar part of everyday life, found in coffee, tea, energy drinks, and some soft drinks. Many of us rely on it...
Warning signs of dangerously high blood pressure
Blood pressure is a critical measure of your overall health, showing how much pressure your blood exerts against the walls of your arteries as...
Why many people with heart disease don’t take cholesterol-lowering statin drugs
Heart disease remains a formidable challenge globally, and it is particularly severe in the United States, where it claims a life every 34 seconds.
This...