Research‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌ biologically the octopuses are fascinating because in a way they are the most alien creatures among marine ...

Objective Systemic corticosteroids for 5–7 days are standard care for asthma exacerbations, but the optimal duration and potential for precision prescribing remain unclear. Biomarker-guided approaches ...

Carrie Madormo, RN, MPH, is a health writer. She has over a decade of experience as a registered nurse, practicing in a variety of fields, such as pediatrics, oncology, chronic pain, and public health ...

What Does the Heart Do? The heart is a pump, usually beating about 60 to 100 times per minute. With each heartbeat, the heart sends blood throughout our bodies, carrying oxygen to every cell. After ...

A new ultrasound-based imaging tech has been developed to map the organ blood flow in four dimensions (3D + time) — a level of detail previously unattainable. This new medical imaging tech could ...

BERLIN — Women who use menopausal hormone therapy (MHT; ie, hormone replacement therapy) have an up to 30% reduction in the risk of developing esophageal and gastric cancers compared to nonusers, ...

Sherri Gordon, CLC is a certified professional life coach, author, and journalist covering health and wellness, social issues, parenting, and mental health. She also has a certificate of completion ...

Taking a cold shower causes a temporary rise in blood pressure as a part of the body’s response to cold. Cold showers stress the cardiovascular system and may be risky for people with heart or ...

A collective electricity fills the air as the Powerball jackpot climbs into the billions. With odds of winning at roughly 1 in 292 million, the spectacle has less to do with probability and more to do ...