Allergies
Eosinophilic esophagitis: A new food-related allergic condition on the rise?
In the early 1990s, doctors began describing a new condition affecting the esophagus of patients who were predisposed to allergies […]
Allergies
Blood Pressure
Blood Presure
Blood pressure checks: Both sides now?
A difference in the blood pressure readings from the left and right arms may herald a higher risk of heart […]
Body and Mind
Body and Mind
Can we restore memories we’ve lost?
You ask what is happening when we store away a memory, and when we remember it. In the past 30 […]
Digestive Health
Digestive Health
What is a hiatal hernia?
Hiatal hernias are very common. They occur when part of the stomach pokes through a natural gap (called a hiatus) […]
Excercise and Fitness
Exercise
Why you should consider hiring a personal trainer.
Exercise is one of the pillars of heart disease prevention. But at some point, you may need help shoring up […]
Drugs
Drugs
Is the COVID-19 vaccine safe for heart attack survivors?
Yes. The vaccine is safe and advised for people with a history of heart attack and cardiovascular disease. While you […]
Weight Loss
Weight Loss
Can fitness counter fatness?
In a recent study, researchers attempted to answer the very question posed in the title of this post. Before delving […]
Cardiovascular Health
Heart health
Updated advice for people with heart valve disease
The heart’s four valves open and shut in a carefully timed sequence to move blood through and out of the […]
Nutrition
Nutrition
Broccoli and brussels sprouts may promote heart health
Good news if you regularly pile your plate high with broccoli and brussels sprouts: cruciferous vegetables may bring special heart […]
Women’s Health
Women's health
Something else to avoid in pregnancy: Phthalates
Most pregnant women know that they should avoid things like alcohol and tobacco while they are pregnant, as well as […]
Skin Health
Skin Health
The doctor will “see” you now:
The COVID-19 pandemic has transformed healthcare delivery across the world. Headlines about shortages of lifesaving resources and personal protective equipment […]
Aging
Aging
Tips to retrieve old memories
Sometimes memories of certain experiences remain crystal clear for life, like the moment you said “I do,” or the first […]
Cancer
Cancer
Fear of cancer recurrence: Mind-body tools offer hope
Every year, there are more adults who have been diagnosed with cancer at some point in their lives. All of […]
