If the thought of a complete stranger perched between your legs while using a brush to collect a sample of cells from your cervix doesn’t fill you with joy, you’re not alone. According to the most recent data from the Department for Heath and Social Care, nearly a third of those eligible for a smear test (also known as a […]

A large population-based study in Sweden recently showed that individuals with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) were at a two-fold higher risk of all types of cardiovascular diseases than those without ADHD. Among adults with ADHD, men, younger people, and those with comorbid psychiatric conditions exhibited increased cardiovascular risk. The study underscores the importance of monitoring individuals with ADHD for […]

Katie Couric has spent her journalism career highlighting other people’s stories, but now, she is opening up about her own journey with breast cancer. In a recent Instagram post, the 65-year-old TODAY show alum revealed she was diagnosed with breast cancer on June 21, 2022, the same day as her eight-year wedding anniversary. She elaborated on receiving this life-changing diagnosis […]

Surgery for uterine fibroids can often be done through minimally invasive techniques that avoid a hospital stay. But Black and Hispanic women may be less likely to receive these treatments, a recent study finds. Uterine fibroids are non-cancerous growths in the uterus. Sometimes they cause no problems, but when they do—like heavy monthly bleeding and pain—treatment may be necessary. One […]

Scientists believe a new genetically-targeted therapy to treat motor neurone disease (MND) could be a turning point for patient care, after the results of a Phase 3 clinical trial showed significant physical benefits for patients after 12 months. Researchers from the Sheffield Institute for Translational Neuroscience (SITraN) found that patients with a faulty SOD1 gene – responsible for two per […]

Welcome to back-to-school season! Isn’t it great? Ah, breathe it in; you can practically smell the high blood pressure. And do you hear that? Listen closely; it’s the meditation app playing from the car behind you in the morning drop-off lane at school. With keeping up with after-school activities and making time to help the kiddos with homework the second […]

Weill Cornell Medicine has been awarded a five-year, $5 million grant from the National Institutes of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) of the National Institutes of Health to establish a new multi-institutional center for tuberculosis (TB) research and training the next generation of TB investigators. The New York Tri-Institutional TB Research Advancement Center (TRAC) will provide seed-funding to both early-career […]

After losing her last two cats to old age and sickness, Maggie K. missed having a feline companion, so she began to foster kittens. She also searched for a cat to adopt and was drawn to the profile of a young, one-eyed, brown tabby at the ASPCA who has a neurological disorder. “I don’t mind cats who are a bit […]

Getting a piercing is really exciting, but did you know it could also have health benefits? ‘Body piercings on the lips, nipples and nose have all been linked to the health benefits of acupuncture,’ according to pharmacist Giulia Guerrini. ‘Ear piercings are believed, by acupuncture practitioners, to be incredibly potent in aiding almost everything from brain development to chronic pain, […]

Consuming vegetables is important for the health and development of children. Several economically-developed countries have implemented public health strategies that promote the consumption of vegetables in early childhood. This is required since the insufficient consumption of vegetables can negatively impact well-being, health, and development. Study: Would offering vegetables to children for breakfast increase their total daily vegetable intake? Image Credit: asiandelight/Shutterstock Research […]