Health

New technology could make it significantly easier to monitor patients’ vital health signs. Engineers at the University of California San Diego have developed an electronic finger wrap that monitors important …

Your sweat could hold secrets about your health, researchers say — here’s how Read More

After summer reruns, game shows will be airing fresh episodes of your favorites this month.  Whether it’s watching participants “come on down” on “The Price Is Right,” solving word puzzles …

Watching game shows like ‘Jeopardy!’ and ‘Wheel of Fortune’ can boost cognitive health, say experts Read More

Exposure to outdoor light at night could put people at a higher risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease (AD), according to a new study published in Frontiers in Neuroscience. “We show …

Alzheimer’s risk may increase with light pollution, new study finds Read More

Gut health has been linked to a common neurological disorder in a new study. Those who have sustained damage to the upper lining of their gastrointestinal (GI) tract are 76% …

Parkinson’s disease risk is linked to gut health, researchers say Read More

Move over, “Dad bod” — more men are seeking “six-pack abs” with the help of a surgical procedure called high-definition liposuction, according to plastic surgeons.  This type of “ab-etching” technique …

‘Six-pack surgery’ gaining popularity among men, say plastic surgeons Read More

A patient in Missouri was hospitalized with bird flu despite having no known contact with animals. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) confirmed the positive case of avian …

First case of human bird flu diagnosed without exposure to infected animals, CDC says Read More

New research from the American Heart Association (AHA) suggests that parents might want to keep a closer eye on their kids’ blood pressure. About one in seven (14%) of children …

Blood pressure is ‘higher than normal’ for 1 in 7 kids, says American Heart Association Read More

Your breath could hold clues to your health, researchers say — and they have developed a “smart mask” to tap into them. Wei Gao, professor of medical engineering at the …

‘Smart mask’ could detect asthma, COPD and other medical conditions, researchers say Read More

This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, please contact the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 or 1-800-273-TALK (8255). Suicide continues to …

On World Suicide Prevention Day, new report identifies three top factors driving suicide rates Read More

Scientists are warning of a new tick-borne disease called Wetland virus (WELV) that was recently discovered in China. A member of the orthonairovirus genus of viruses, WELV previously infected a …

Tick-borne Wetland virus, newly discovered in China, could cause damage to brain, researchers say Read More