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Timely dementia diagnosis varies widely across United States
Where you live in the United States could play a role in whether you get a timely diagnosis of dementia, a new study says. Photo by Adobe Stock/HealthDay News Where you…
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Work stress may increase risk of heart rhythm disorder
Employees under crushing work stress are at increased risk of developing atrial fibrillation, a dangerous heart rhythm disorder, a new study finds. Photo by Adobe Stock/HealthDay…
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FDA warns about dangerous lead levels in apple cinnamon puree products
Robert Califf, c ommissioner of the Food and Drug Administration, speaks at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., in 2023. This week, the FDA has written a warming letter to an…
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Brain-computer tech enables mute man with ALS to ‘talk’ again
A new brain-computer interface is allowing a man with ALS to speak to others once more, with his brain providing the words and a computer giving them voice. Photo by UC…
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High blood pressure might increase risk of Alzheimer’s disease
Untreated high blood pressure in your 60s could raise your risk for Alzheimer's disease later, new research shows. Photo by Adobe Stock/HealthDay News Untreated high…
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What is mpox? The infectious virus that is cousin to smallpox
On Wednesday, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared mpox, formerly known as monkeypox, a public health emergency of international concern. Photo by Cynthia S. Goldsmith/CDC…
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Comatose patients with brain injury may have ‘covert’ consciousness
Some comatose patients with severe brain injury might be paying closer attention to their surroundings than previously thought, a new study says. Photo by Adobe Stock/HealthDay News…
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Preterm babies fall into 3 risk categories for developmental problems
Not all babies born prematurely will suffer long-term developmental problems, a new study finds. Photo by Adobe Stock/HealthDay News Not all babies born prematurely will…
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New implant automatically releases naloxone to help prevent fatal overdoses
A new implant could help prevent overdose deaths by automatically administering the OD-reversing drug naloxone, a new study shows. Photo by Hen-Wei Huang/HealthDay News…
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CDC warns of surge in parvovirus cases
Pregnant people and those with a weakened immune system may be more vulnerable to parvovirus, a common respiratory virus making a resurgence in the United States. Photo by Adobe…
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