Torn neck arteries may be more common than once thought
Along each side of the neck are a pair of arteries that supply blood to the brain. It's rare for one of those blood...
The link between sleep apnea and high blood pressure
High blood pressure, or hypertension, and sleep apnea are more connected than most people realize.
While high blood pressure is a condition that makes your...
How carbs affect your risk of obesity
For years, carbohydrates have been cast as the villain in the story of obesity.
Popular diets and health trends often paint carbs as the main...
Scientists find the connection between gut health and aging
In new research from The Wistar Institute, Associate Professor Mohamed Abdel-Mohsen, Ph.D., and his team, along with collaborators, have made a significant discovery linking...
How our sleep, body clocks, and mental health are strongly connected
A new study sheds light on how troubles with sleep and our internal body clock can lead to or make mental health issues worse.
This...
Controlling high blood pressure: beyond weight loss
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a health condition that affects a large portion of the population. It's a major risk factor...
Serpents excel: the evolutionary triumph of speedy, limbless reptiles
Over 100 million years ago, the world was a different place, ruled by dinosaurs, with small lizards scurrying in their shadows.
Among these were the...
Why exercise might outweigh dieting in battling obesity
In the fight against obesity, the debate between the importance of diet and exercise continues to be a hot topic.
While both are undoubtedly crucial...
Relaxing words heard in sleep can help slow down heart rate
While we sleep, it might seem like we're cut off from the world around us, but researchers from the University of Liège, in collaboration...
Plant-based diet may help prevent sleep apnea
A recent study published in ERJ Open Research shows that individuals who adhere to a healthy, plant-based diet—rich in vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and...