How Defibrillators Really Work
Sudden cardiac arrest is a leading cause of death in the US. The use of AEDs, combined with CPR, are the best tools we have to save lives.
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Bird Flu Explained: Everything You Need To Know
If you were paying attention back in 2005, you may know a bit about bird flu (or avian influenza). Here's everything you need to know about the 2022 strain. -
Why Teen And Young Adult Cancer Survivors Need Ongoing Preventative Care
Research shows that teen and young adult cancers result in higher rates of recurrence and mortality. Thus health experts want to prioritize prevention. -
Study Suggests Healthcare Inequities Exist In Heart Attack Patients Over The Long Term
A recent study suggests certain racial inequities exist amongst non-white Americans who have suffered from a heart attack. -
The Health Impacts Of Carrying Student Debt
A new study reveals troubling news for adults with lingering student debt, including an increased risk of certain health conditions. -
Is Thyroid Disease Hereditary?
Symptoms of thyroid diseases will vary by person and the specific health issue, but it's not uncommon to feel fatigue, irritability, or depression. -
Could Arthritis Drugs Reduce The Risk Of Alzheimer's?
Alzheimer's is a chronic disease that causes dementia, a general condition that affects memory loss and the ability to do daily tasks. -
The Different Stages Of Kidney Failure
Here's what you need to know about chronic kidney disease and kidney failure. -
Ethan Zohn Finds Parallels Between Playing "Survivor" And Surviving Cancer - Exclusive
Ethan Zohn shares how the game of Survivor has influenced his understanding of the human body's resilience, most of which he parallels to surviving cancer. -
The Surprising Way Allergies Can Lead To Mental Health Disorders
Allergies don't just impact one's physical status, it can impact one's mental status as well. And the reason why may surprise you. -
The Different Types Of Seizures And How To Identify Them
Seizures are now classified into 3 different categories, and the different names help us understand what's going on when someone experiences one. -
How To Identify Heartburn
Heartburn is common, with over 60 million Americans suffering from at least one bout of heartburn each month, but how do you identify it? -
Health Experts Shed Light On Racial Disparity For Prostate Cancer Therapy
Though Black men are most likely to be diagnosed with prostate cancer, research shows Black patients receive a life-saving treatment less than white patients. -
When You Have High Cholesterol, This Is What Happens To Your Body
If you have high cholesterol, you may wonder what that means for your health. Read on to learn what happens to your body when you have high cholesterol. -
The Rare Condition Big Ed From 90 Day Fiance Lives With
"Big Ed" Brown, the 57-year-old reality TV star, has been open and honest about his rare condition, Klippel-Feil Syndrome, on "90 Day Fiance." -
Maria Shriver Explains How Lifestyle Impacts Neurological Diseases - Exclusive
Maria Shriver, Alzheimer's advocate and supporter of women's health, talks about the surprising link between neurological disorders and lifestyle factors. -
How Race May Predict The Risk Of MS
New research reveals some startling statistics about the link between race and multiple sclerosis. It also refutes what experts once thought to be true. -
How To Ease Symptoms Of Thyroid Eye Disease
Thyroid disease is caused by thyroid hormone imbalance from either an overactive (hyperthyroidism) or underactive (hypothyroidism) thyroid gland. -
What Are Beta Blockers Used For?
Beta blockers are a type of drug that can help manage blood pressure and reduce stressors on the body caused by adrenaline. Here's how they work. -
What Happens To Your Hands When You Wear Gloves Every Day
If you wear gloves every day, the fit and quality of the material could affect your skin health, like causing allergenic symptoms of contact dermatitis. -
The Unexpected Food That Can Help You Prevent Diabetes
Symptoms of diabetes can be managed by a healthy lifestyle including eating a healthy diet. Nutrient-packed sardines have many benefits for those with diabetes. -
What It Really Means When You're Born With A Bald Spot
It's not uncommon for infants to lose the hair on their delicate heads during their first four to six months. But some babies are born with a bald spot. -
Can You Actually Be Allergic To Peppermint Oil?
Although peppermint oil may be beneficial in relieving pain, headaches, or nausea, it can have adverse effects in some individuals due to substances it carries. -
What's The Difference Between Acute Kidney Injury And Chronic Kidney Disease?
Here's what you should know about these two conditions. -
How To Sleep Better When You Have Allergies
The only thing worse than having allergies is having allergies and having a lousy night's sleep. Here's what you can try in order to get a good night of sleep. -
Why Does Crying Cause Headaches?
Although crying has its benefits, sometimes your flood of tears is followed by a pounding headache. So why does crying trigger this body response? -
When Is Low Blood Pressure Considered Too Low?
Where is the line drawn between a healthy blood pressure measurement and one that has dropped far below normal? Here are the signs to watch for.
