The study suggests that men who adopt all eight habits by 40 could live an average of 24 years longer, while women who do the same could see a 23-year lifespan increase.... Read More
AI and Breast Imaging
Game Changer: AI Sees What We Miss Envision a future where mammograms, with the aid of AI, become even more effective at detecting breast cancer. This advancement not only enhances the... Read More
Rethinking Stroke Treatment
We find ourselves in a complex grey zone, carefully weighing the risk of stroke against the potential for bleeding complications with blood thinners. ... Read More
How I Got Shredded at 61
My Cheerios also give me 20 percent of the recommended daily values (DV) of vitamin D, iron, thiamin, niacin, vitamins B6 and B12, folate, and zinc. Good for a cup of cereal. ... Read More
Popping Pills for Pep
Should I forget the pre-workout powders and fancy supplements lining the shelves at my local drugstore? Promises in a bottle don’t fuel my quest for a competition-ready bodybuilding physique. Popping pills... Read More
Smell Loss and Hidden Health Risks
People who lost their sense of smell (olfactory loss) were about 1.3 times more likely to develop congestive heart failure than those with a normal sense of smell. ... Read More
Is the Appendix Useless?
While appendicitis can be a time-sensitive condition due to the risk of rupture, a randomized clinical trial suggests antibiotics might offer an alternative to surgery (appendectomy) for uncomplicated cases. ... Read More
Is My Drink Plotting My Downfall?
But then I saw scary headlines proclaiming that the sweetener xylitol — in the gum that I am chewing as I write — is linked to a higher risk of heart attack, stroke, and early death.... Read More