Medicine

Strawberries contain many bioactive compounds. In addition to providing 100% of daily vitamin C needs, they are a source of heart-healthy nutrients like folate, potassium, fiber and polyphenols. File Photo by Ismael Mohamad/UPI |…

Cases of leprosy are surging in central Florida, according to a recent research letter shared by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The authors said that the Sunshine State has "witnessed an increased incidence of leprosy…

Working with mice, researchers report they have been testing a vaccine that takes direct aim at the onset and development of Alzheimer's. Photo by pasja1000/Pixabay Scientists have struggled for decades to come up with…

A Georgia resident has died from a rare "brain-eating amoeba," the state’s health department confirmed last Wednesday. The resident likely became infected while swimming in a freshwater lake or pond in Georgia, the health…

When researchers compared acne treatments, a clear winner emerged: oral isotretinoin, best known as Accutane. Photo by yiyiphotos/Pixabay Millions of people live with acne, and it can take a dramatic toll on their…

A rising number of women are succumbing to alcohol-related deaths, a new study published in JAMA Network on July 28 found. While males historically have been more than twice as likely to die from alcohol-related conditions than…

Compared with not drinking, just one alcoholic drink a drink a day is associated with higher blood pressure over time, even in people who previously had normal blood pressure levels, according to researchers. Photo by kaicho20/Pixabay…

There are a total of 9.2 million lead pipes across the country, with an estimated 1.16 million of them located in Florida, according to a recent report from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). These pipes potentially…

Jacqui Henry, who said she now feels better than ever, developed depression after taking hormonal contraceptives for 15 years to manage endometriosis pain. Photo courtesy of Jacqui Henry With some…

Logging hours in the gym isn't the only way to reap the health benefits of exercise. Just four to five minutes of "vigorous physical activity" could reduce cancer risk significantly among people who have been generally inactive,…

The number of COVID-19 hospitalizations is rising this summer in the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Hospitalizations of people with the virus are up 10%, per CDC data — the sharpest increase…

Legendary singer Tony Bennett, who died on July 21 in New York at age 96, had a history of health issues over the years, culminating in his seven-year battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Although no cause of death was indicated in the…

A simple finger prick blood test may help diagnose Alzheimer’s disease, according to research revealed this week at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC) in Amsterdam. The blood test is similar to the glucose…

Three people have died from a listeria outbreak in the state of Washington, the Department of Health there reported on July 21. A total of five adults over 60 years of age are known to have developed "severe infections" from Listeria…

Nearly half of all heart attacks are "silent," which means the person experiences no symptoms at all before the cardiac event, studies have shown. Now a medical technology company aims to catch those pre-symptomatic heart conditions…

A technique called magnetic resonance-guided daily adaptive stereotactic body radiotherapy enables clinicians to accurately aim the radiation beams at the prostate, while avoiding bladder, urethra and rectal tissue. Photo by…

Despite the World Health Organization’s recent warning about it, aspartame doesn't pose a cancer risk, the FDA and industry experts insist — but given that the artificial sweetener is used in many chewing gums and candies, does it pose…

Among nearly 600 patients with multiple sclerosis, there were lower odds of disability and progression among people diagnosed and treated within six months of symptoms onset. Photo by stevepb/Pixabay Patients who get…

The World Health Organization warned on Friday that cases of dengue fever could reach to record highs this year, partly due to global warming and the way that climate has helped the mosquitoes that spread it, Reuters reported. Rates…

Researchers found that 55% of the patients with autoimmune rheumatic diseases experienced depression, 57% experienced anxiety, 89% experienced severe fatigue and 70% experienced cognitive dysfunction. Photo by Peggy und Marco…