February 24, 2020 by John Fernandez
Heart Valve Disease: Minimally Invasive Advances...
When it operates normally, the heart is a remarkably efficient organ, with...
Diabetes Alert Day 2019: What’s Your Risk...
The numbers are striking: More than 100 million U.S. adults are living with diabetes or prediabetes, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and...
March 26, 2019 / 2 min read
Here’s Why Tuberculosis Can Still Be a...
While tuberculosis (TB) has not been a widespread health issue for Americans for decades, it remains a potentially serious threat here and worldwide, say public...
March 21, 2019 / 3 min read
Most Adults Should Not Take Daily Aspirin...
In an official reversal of long-standing practice, doctors now say that most older adults should not take an aspirin a day to prevent a heart...
March 20, 2019 / 2 min read
Nobel Laureate: We’re Closer to Getting Answers...
Alzheimer’s is a cruel and mysterious disease. There is no cure, and there are many unanswered questions as to its onset and treatment options. A...
March 18, 2019 / 2 min read
Roundup: Cleansing the Brain of Toxins; MMR...
‘Deep Sleep’ Stage Helps Brain Flush Out Toxins, Researchers Find New research indicates that deep sleep can have a positive effect on the brain’s ability...
March 8, 2019 / 4 min read
Roundup: Stronger Flu Strain; Colorectal Cancer Screening;...
Stronger Flu Strain Accounts for Nearly Half of New Cases, CDC States This year’s flu season has not been as severe as last year’s, but...
March 1, 2019 / 4 min read
‘Response Teams’ for Pulmonary Embolisms are Saving...
Imagine a medical “SWAT team” that mobilizes to help patients with a particular condition that can be life-threatening. That’s essentially the function of a Pulmonary...
February 20, 2019 / 3 min read
Roundup: FDA’s Supplements Crackdown; Low-Risk Prostate Cancer;...
FDA to Provide Stricter Oversight of Supplements, False or Misleading Health Claims The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said this week it is tightening...
February 15, 2019 / 4 min read
Here’s Why Juicing is Not as Healthy...
Juicing -- which refers to mixing up fruits and/or vegetables into a blender for a quick smoothie -- has become a trendy thing. But when...
February 12, 2019 / 2 min read
Vaping’s Impact on Young Brains; Flu Uptick;...
Vaping by children and teens surged 75 percent in 2018, compared to 2017, according to a policy statement issued this week by the American Academy of...
February 1, 2019 / 4 min read
