Health

Here’s another compelling reason to get your flu shot: new research shows that contracting influenza infection during pregnancy may increase the risk of seizures in your child. During pregnancy, the immune system is weaker, making the mother more vulnerable to […]

Cancer incidence trends in 2021 largely returned to what they were before the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a study by researchers at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). However, there was little evidence of a rebound in incidence that would

IgA nephropathy (also known as IgAN or Berger’s disease) is an autoimmune disorder that occurs when the immune system mistakenly attacks glomeruli—tiny blood vessels in the kidneys that filter blood. This leaves deposits of an antibody called immunoglobin A (IgA)

In Bangladesh, turmeric — sold as the root or in a powder form — is a popular spice. In the 1980s, some farmers began adding a dye to make the root more attractive to buyers. But there was a problem

From my lung cancer diagnosis in the summer of 2018 through treatment, remission and now a couple of years into survivorship, I have sought and appreciated a large caring support system. Early on in my treatment, I attended a support

A new analysis of the Family Heart Database demonstrated a link between higher lipoprotein(a) (Lp[a]) levels and continuously increased risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD). Seth J. Baum, MD, presented new findings from the Family Heart Database | Image credit:

What could a repeal of the ACA look like? Previous repeal proposals offer clues as to what future efforts to walk back the ACA could look like. Some proposals aimed to fully repeal the law. Others involved a partial repeal,

A woman, who claims to have undergone more than 20 cosmetic procedures to transform her prominent teeth and wide nose, has told how she has no regrets.  Airi Hirase, from Ibaraki, Japan, spent tens of thousands over eight years in a

Christopher Redman displayed a dedication beyond the call of duty with all his patients on the Silver Star pre-eclampsia ward. He would appear at odd times to check on someone’s progress, or their baby’s, having biked from his home in

The power of unity can change the world for the better. Source: Deborah Delduco / Used with permission Unity is a cross-cultural human need, and longing to belong feels like it is built into our DNA. It was definitely a