Cardiovascular disease was the number one cause of death in the Cayman Islands last year, according to the latest statistics from the Economics and Statistics Office. It was closely followed by malignant neoplasms – commonly called cancerous tumours. The recently published Cayman Islands Compendium of Statistics 2022 gave a breakdown of the deaths last year. […]
Avocados can offer you several essential nutrients High blood pressure or hypertension has become more common than ever. According to WHO, high blood pressure causes close to 12.8% of total deaths in the world. When left untreated, high blood pressure puts you at a high risk of heart disease. Several diet and lifestyle modifications can […]
Philadelphia, October 26, 2023 – Cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death for women within most racial and ethnic groups in the United States. A new study in the Canadian Journal of Cardiology, published by Elsevier, characterizes the risk profile for black and nonblack women with obstructive coronary artery disease (CAD) enrolled in the […]
According to researchers, the rate of severe complications after E. coli infection has remained mainly stable over several years but went up in Ireland. Hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) is a rare but severe complication associated with E. coli infections that causes kidney failure. Previous figures showed no notable changes in England, Wales, or Northern Ireland. […]
Credit: Christina Morillo from Pexels Cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death for women within most racial and ethnic groups in the United States. A new study in the Canadian Journal of Cardiology characterizes the risk profile for Black and non-Black women with obstructive coronary artery disease (CAD) enrolled in the Women’s Ischemia Syndrome […]
Even before your missed period, you may experience early pregnancy symptoms like nausea, fatigue, and sore breasts. Discovering that you are pregnant is a momentous occasion, often accompanied by a wave of emotions and anticipation. While taking a home pregnancy test several days after a missed period is typically a reliable way to confirm pregnancy, […]
HeartPoint Global, a Florida-based healthcare technology company focused on improving patient access to high-quality technology, won the Shark Take Innovation Competition at TCT 2023 with its Intellistent multi-lumen stent system. The device, already patented in more than 20 countries, is designed to help cardiologists treat pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) in congenital heart disease patients by […]
It could happen, but the phenomenon, called “superfetation,” is incredibly rare The journey to pregnancy is a meticulously documented process involving a complex sequence of events: the timely release of an egg from an ovary, followed by the intricate fertilization of the egg by sperm, and culminating in the subsequent implantation of the fertilized egg […]
Freezing sperm is often expensive and not covered by insurance. Throughout history, societal expectations have often placed immense pressure on women to become mothers within a specific timeframe. However, it’s essential to recognize that concerns about age and fertility are not limited to any particular gender. People of all sexes and gender identities may have […]
For one thing, your flow may be different. Pregnancy brings about numerous transformative changes in a woman’s body, and one of the most notable changes is the alteration of the menstrual cycle. During pregnancy, the menstrual bleeding ceases for a significant duration, which can extend further depending on various factors, including breastfeeding habits. The resumption […]