Health

A new study adds to the growing evidence that Parkinson’s disease, once believed to start in the brain, may begin in the gut.  The research points to a possible connection …

A recent study from UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center found that women who receive false-positive mammogram results are less likely to return for recommended breast cancer screenings.  The research reviewed …

U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy issued a warning on Wednesday, declaring that the mental health and well-being of parents has become an “urgent public health issue” requiring immediate action.  In …

Recent research has revealed a worrying trend among pregnant women in the United States.  While the dangers of alcohol during pregnancy are well-known, a growing number of women are now …

A new study published in The New England Journal of Medicine shows that a single blood test can predict a woman’s heart disease risk up to 30 years in advance.  …

A New Orleans-based network of hospitals and clinics will eliminate $366 million in medical debt for about 193,000 low-income patients in Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama.  The agreement between Ochsner Health …

A new study shows that recreational drug users are three times more likely to experience repeated heart attacks or strokes compared to those who don’t use drugs. The study, conducted …

Heat-related deaths in the United States have sharply increased in recent years, reversing a prior decline, according to new CDC data.  Published on August 26 in the Journal of the …

The first NIH-funded clinical trial has confirmed that service dogs significantly improve the lives of veterans with PTSD.  Conducted by the University of Arizona in partnership with K9s For Warriors, …

A recent study by Australian health researchers predicts a sharp increase in male cancer cases and deaths worldwide by 2050.  The number of male cancer cases is expected to rise …