Celebrate Valentine's Day with actual hearts in mind, says dietitian
Valentine's Day is a celebration of the heart. But some of the cliched approaches to commemorate it—a big red box of candy ...
Judge temporarily blocks agencies from removing health data
A federal judge on Tuesday temporarily paused three agencies from modifying or removing data from their websites and ordered ...
How a former navy mechanic defied the genetic odds of inherited Alzheimer's disease
Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have conducted a longitudinal study on an individual ...
Health insurance for millions could vanish as states put Medicaid expansion on chopping block
Republican lawmakers in several states have Medicaid expansion in their crosshairs, energized by President Donald Trump's ...
Melanoma stage determines treatment plan: Advice from an expert
While melanoma is much less common than other types of skin cancer, it is the most serious because it is more likely to ...
Worst flu season in years swamps California: 'Particularly long and difficult'
The worst flu season in years is swamping California, prompting a renewed surge in hospitalizations as officials warn the ...
Survey: Women prefer female doctors, but finding one for heart health can be difficult
According to the U.S. Physician Workforce Data Dashboard, only about 17% of cardiologists are women, ranking as one of the lowest specialties among female physicians, yet heart disease remains the ...
Simple congenital heart diseases tied to higher epilepsy risk
Among simple congenital heart diseases (CHD), patent foramen ovale (PFO) is associated with a significantly higher risk for ...
Mapping the human brain's default mode network: Anatomical study suggests it has widespread influence
The default mode network (DMN) is a set of interconnected brain regions known to be most active when humans are awake but not ...
High BP may develop at different ages and paces in East and South Asian adults in the UK, study suggests
South Asian and East Asian adults living in the United Kingdom may have distinct trajectories to develop high blood pressure ...
Newly discovered 'ovoid' brain cells reshape understanding of how memory works
Take a look around your home and you'll find yourself surrounded by familiar comforts—photos of family and friends on the ...
WHO facing 'new realities' as US withdrawal looms
The World Health Organization on Tuesday wrapped up its executive board meeting, held against the backdrop of the United ...