Could 57% of adults have hidden Artery Plaque?
Feeling healthy does not always mean that everything happening inside the body is easy to detect. New research involving more than 16,000 adults has found that signs of artery plaque were present in more than half of participants who had no known cardiovascular disease. The findings offer a closer look at how changes in the […]
Could your brain stay active after your heart stops?
When the heart suddenly stops pumping, the body enters a critical medical emergency. Blood is no longer circulating normally, oxygen delivery drops and the brain and other organs quickly become vulnerable to injury. For years, people have often heard that there is a specific number of minutes after cardiac arrest when the brain can no […]
Could 5 simple changes stop stress from taking over?
Stress is a familiar part of modern working life, but constantly feeling under pressure should not become the baseline. A recent Gallup survey of more than 141,000 employed adults across more than 140 countries found that 40% said they had experienced stress during the previous day. In the United States and Canada, that figure climbed […]
This nighttime habit may raise depression risk by 30%
A common nighttime habit may be worth reconsidering, especially for people who spend much of their day indoors. Research published in Nature Mental Health found that adults exposed to greater amounts of light at night had higher odds of experiencing several psychiatric conditions, including depression. The study involved 86,772 adults and found that those with […]
Crohn’s disease: 6 risks of skipping medication
For people living with Crohn’s disease, taking medication regularly can become part of everyday life. But when symptoms improve, it can be tempting to skip doses, reduce the amount taken or stop treatment altogether. That decision can carry health risks. Crohn’s disease is a chronic inflammatory condition, and feeling better does not necessarily mean the […]
6 health risks linked to high blood pressure in pregnancy
High blood pressure during pregnancy is often treated as a concern that belongs to a specific period of a woman’s life. But new research suggests its significance may extend much further. Researchers found that women who experienced hypertensive disorders during pregnancy initially had a higher rate of dementia later in life. However, that association became […]
Rare postpartum condition left her critically ill
A rare postpartum bowel emergency left surgeons facing a dangerous intestinal knot A 30 year old woman in Ethiopia developed a life-threatening bowel obstruction three days after giving birth, with doctors discovering an unusually rare knot involving her small and large intestines. Her symptoms worsened after childbirth The woman had delivered a healthy baby boy […]
7 ways to support your teen through adolescence
The teenage years can be an exciting period of discovery, but they also bring significant changes. Teens are developing their identities, forming stronger friendships, making more decisions on their own and preparing for adulthood. Even as they become more independent, teenagers still need guidance from their parents. The challenge is finding the right balance between […]
5 signs your breastfeeding baby is getting enough
For new parents, it can be unsettling when a baby seems ready to breastfeed again almost immediately after finishing a feeding. It can raise questions about whether the baby is getting enough milk or whether supplementation is necessary. In many cases, frequent nursing is simply cluster feeding, a common pattern during the first weeks of […]
Is xanthelasma a warning sign for heart disease?
Heart disease can develop without obvious symptoms, which is one reason routine health screenings are important. But a new study suggests there may also be a visible clue worth discussing with a doctor. Researchers examined xanthelasma, a condition that causes yellowish, cholesterol rich deposits to form beneath the skin around the eyes. Their findings linked […]