Screening individuals for atrial fibrillation (AF) using wearable devices is more cost-effective than screening using traditional methods such as electrocardiograms (ECGs) and pulse palpation, accord… [+3720 chars]
Reader Ann F. writes: "I remember learning a bit about incomplete proteins a long time ago, and that if you combined, say, beans with corn, you had a complete protein, much as if you'd eaten eggs, or… [+2936 chars]
During a battle with cancer, T cells can become exhausted and are no longer able to function properly. The early phase of exhaustion can sometimes be reversed with immunotherapy drugs, but once T cel… [+4756 chars]
barcelona, spain As a sex worker and adult film actor, Roc was relieved when he was among the first Spaniards to get a monkeypox vaccine. He knew of several cases among men who have sex with men, wh… [+5518 chars]
As new variants of the COVID-19 virus emerge throughout the U.S., a renewed push is being made to get more Americans vaccinated. As of July 27, about 67% of Americans have been fully vaccinated for … [+4289 chars]
Stress alters several biochemical reactions affecting your health negatively. When under stress, the brain produces cortisol to manage it. Today, millions of Americans experience stress stemming from… [+7913 chars]
August 5, 2022 Black people and women with severe heart failure who might be good candidates for surgery to implant a heart-assisting device have a lower chance of actually getting that operation th… [+3950 chars]
Headaches are a part of everyday life for many people. But pain shouldn’t get in the way of your life. It can be difficult to know what your options are for treatment. Sarah Ling, DO, MPH at MercyOne… [+2458 chars]
Study results published in the Journal of Multidisciplinary Medicine showed that a higher risk of activity of daily living (ADL) limitation is associated with having all types of obesity in patients … [+3763 chars]
Like no other time in history can we get what we want so quickly. For example, you can just say a few words to Alexa to discover the average height of a giraffe. The age of information, especially wi… [+9910 chars]
SINGAPORE (The Straits Times/Asia News Network): Two new local cases of monkeypox were confirmed on Friday (Aug 5), including the first local linked case. The linked case is a 54-year-old man, who i… [+1238 chars]
Introduction Given the rise in population age and the growing number of older people with osteoporosis, the prevalence of hip fractures is currently increasing at an accelerated pace. Such situation… [+25346 chars]
