Obstructive sleep apnea may directly cause early cognitive decline
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a potentially dangerous condition. During sleep, the throat muscles of people with OSA relax and block the airflow into...
New study finds high-dose inhaled nitric oxide decreases the risk of death among critically...
By University of Alabama at Birmingham/Newswise
In a first-of-its-kind study published in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, physician-scientists from the University of...
Make 2022 Your Year
A new year isn't just the turning of a calendar page; it's a new beginning and a perfect opportunity to recommit to yourself. This...
Can drinking cocoa make you smarter?
Increased consumption of flavanols - a group of molecules which occur naturally in fruit and vegetables - can increase your mental agility, according to...
Why Is There a Connection Between Napping and Hypertension?
A new study published in the American Heart Association Journal indicated that people who often nap may experience a greater risk of developing high...
Suicides are on the rise among Black Americans— and are likely underreported
Editor’s note: the following article includes a discussion of suicide and suicidal ideation.
“I didn’t think it would get any better,” said Tyler Perry in...
Study finds high levels of depression, anxiety among disabled people during COVID-19 pandemic
A new study from Oregon State University confirms what many in the disabled community already know: People with disabilities have been experiencing high levels...
45% of adults over 65 lack online medical accounts that could help them sign...
As the vaccination of older adults against COVID-19 begins across the country, new poll data suggests that many of them don’t yet have access...
As Breast Cancer Awareness Month kicks off, here’s what Black women need to know...
By Kay Wicker/Originally published for Thegrio
Until recently, the standard advice has been that women should begin screening for breast cancer in their 50s and...
New Research Shines Light on Racial Disparities in Cancer Treatment
In a study published August 5th in JCO Oncology Practice, researchers from Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah found significant health care...
