A Nasal Spray for Rapid Heartbeat Disorder Could Be Best Option for Self-Treatment, Study Shows
Paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia (PSVT) is an abnormal heartbeat that occurs when your heart beats too fast, but with a regular rhythm.Adobe Stock (2)A c...
October 4, 2023
Hot Flashes and Night Sweats May Be Connected to Alzheimer’s Risk
Discuss treatment options with your doctor if you're struggling with symptoms like night sweats.Oleksandra Troian/Getty ImagesHot flashes, a common symptom...
October 4, 2023
Weight Gain in Middle Age: Why It Happens, How to Stop It
To stave off weight gain, get regular exercise, keep tabs on your calorie intake, ask your doctor if any medicines you’re taking could lead to excess poun...
October 4, 2023
For People With Obesity, Weight Loss Isn’t the Only Way to Prevent Kidney Disease
To amp up your walking routine, focus first on getting more steps in safely and gradually increasing your stamina and strength.Igor Alecsander/Getty ImagesPeopl...
October 4, 2023
New Study Finds the Brain May ‘Stay Alive’ Even 1 Hour After the Heart Stops
CPR can double or triple the odds of survival after someone experiences cardiac arrest, according to the American Heart Association.Getty ImagesUp to an hour af...
October 4, 2023
COVID-19 Variant ‘Eris’ Still Dominates, but Hospitalizations Are Slowing
The omicron subvariant EG.5 (Eris) is very transmissible.Getty ImagesEditor’s NoteThis story has been updated with the latest case numbers and variant inf...
October 4, 2023
More Women Are Using Cannabis to Ease Menopause Symptoms, a Study Suggests
Some women report that smoked and edible marijuana products relieve sleep problems during the menopause transition.Getty ImagesIf you’re a woman managing...
October 4, 2023
To Avoid Middle-Age Weight Gain, Carb Quality, Not Quantity, May Matter Most
Certain foods with carbs may help with weight maintenance, while others may increase the likelihood of weight gain.Canva (3)When it comes to maintaining body we...
October 4, 2023
Why You Always Get a Winter Rash, and How to Prevent and Treat Them
Dry winter air can cause a winter rash, which may also be a symptom of a skin condition.Getty Images (3)It's no secret that cold weather can be harsh on our...
October 4, 2023
12 myths about your gut bacteria, explained by scientists
The human microbiome is one of the most exciting topics in health nowadays. The scientific literature is burgeoning and every day, there seems to be a new study...
October 1, 2023
Dramatically efficient cure for blood cancer: 90% of patients respond to innovative technique
Multiple myeloma is rare but devastating type of blood cancer. It comes from plasma cells that reside in the bone marrow and kills over12,500 Americans every ye...
October 1, 2023
New rapid test uses viruses to identify the cause of bladder infections
Urinary tract infections are not only painful, unpleasant, and potentially hazardous but also present a considerable challenge for physicians. They're diffi...
October 1, 2023
Breastfeeding literally saves babies’ lives
Credit: Pixabay.In a nationwide study of nearly 10 million infants born in the U.S. between 2016 and 2018, scientists found that babies who were breastfed had a...
October 1, 2023
Bird flu outbreak is killing dozens of cats in Poland, with low risk for humans
A significant number of cats in Poland have recently died after catching a highly pathogenic form of bird flu. The virus is a subtype of avian influenza A known...
October 1, 2023
Breastfeeding can have important health benefits. But it’s challenging and not always possible
Often lauded as nature's perfect infant food, breast milk offers a combination of nutrients and antibodies uniquely tailored to the baby's needs. But fo...
September 30, 2023
What rats on LSD can teach us about the seat of consciousness in the brain
Credit: Pixabay.Psychedelics are known for inducingaltered states of consciousnessin humans by fundamentally changing our normal pattern of sensory perception,...
September 30, 2023
A simple mouth rinse could spot early heart disease risk
When we think aboutdental health, we usually think about sugar, cavities, and that sort of thing. But increasingly, dental problems seem linked to other health...
September 30, 2023
Slippery potty: scientists 3D print non-stick toilet bowl that never leaves poop marks
Credit: Huazhong University of Science and Technology.Althoughthe humble flush toilet was inventedin the late 16th century, it didn't become widespread unti...
September 30, 2023
Scientists finally sequence the Y chromosome for the first time
3D rendering of human Y chromosome. Credit: The Scientist.For years, scientists have toiled to crack the sequence of the Y chromosome, the male sex chromosome....
September 30, 2023
Common supplements may reverse age-related hearing loss
Elderly woman wearing a hearing aid. Credit: Wallpaperflare.Researchers in Argentina have uncovered a possible connection between everyday supplements and the r...
September 30, 2023
Why we need to set limits on sperm donation
Credit: Pixabay.It’s a summer’s afternoon in Amsterdam. Two young adults meet and strike up a casual relationship. The evening ends, happily for bot...
September 30, 2023
Dogs love it when you talk to them like they’re babies. Their brains light up
Credit: Pixabay.A recent study has taken an intriguing look into the world of dog-human communication, giving us a new understanding about the ways dogs respond...
September 30, 2023
Researchers call for serious reforms to Australia’s Medicare
Credit: Pixabay.Australia ranks third in terms of healthcare quality -- as measured by affordability, administrative efficiency, equity, and outcomes -- among h...
September 30, 2023
Researchers created a genetically modified transparent squid — and this could be huge for brain rese
Historically, turning invisible was considered the stuff of wizardry and spells. More recently, physicists have also looked at invisibility, devising invisibili...
September 30, 2023
Here’s why you probably shouldn’t add bananas to your smoothie
Smoothies, a popular choice for a speedy breakfast or a nourishing snack, can be a convenient way to incorporate more fruits and vegetables into our diet. But w...
September 30, 2023