High blood pressure in humans, known as hypertension, can increase the risk of many health problems. However, some animals have healthy hearts despite having high blood pressure. Although reptiles have relatively low blood pressure, birds and mammals have evolved with higher energy needs and therefore, higher blood pressure. But which animals have the highest blood […]
A four-year-old girl lost both her legs and five fingers after contracting a severe strep A infection. Initially, Aiyla Mota complained of a sore throat, but her condition rapidly worsened leading to septic shock and an induced coma for three weeks. Her mum, Eulanda Griffith, 27, from Hillingdon, north west London, said: “Sepsis stole so […]
A man carriers a child walk out from a crowded holding room of a children’s hospital in Beijing on Oct. 30, 2023. | Andy Wong/AP By Associated Press 11/26/2023 05:47 PM EST BEIJING — A surge in respiratory illnesses across China that has drawn the attention of the World Health Organization is caused by the […]
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Health Canada has issued a nationwide recall involving two prominent cantaloupe brands, stemming from an outbreak of salmonella affecting five provinces this month. The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) is working with federal and provincial health partners, along with the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S. CDC) and the U.S. Food […]
This story is part of a series on the current progression in Regenerative Medicine. This piece is part of a series dedicated to the eye and improvements in restoring vision. In 1999, I defined regenerative medicine as the collection of interventions that restore to normal function tissues and organs that have been damaged by disease, […]
A study from Tulane University has found that climbing at least 50 steps or more than five flights of stairs daily can reduce the risk of heart disease by 20%. This research, emphasizing the effectiveness and accessibility of stair climbing, provides a practical alternative to traditional exercise recommendations, especially benefiting those at higher risk of […]
Sometimes it is hard to just pause, breathe, and calm down. We use this type of phrasing figuratively all the time but there are many real indicators of the benefits of taking a breath, especially when that breath is through your nose. Lots of evidence also supports the nose-to-toes effects of nasal breathing. Dropping from […]
For a half century, Frank Danch has grown accustomed to helping people who come in his store with questions. What tool do I need? How would I fix this? I’ve got a problem with this project, what should I do? Frank Danch received the golden hammer on Saturday, marking his 50 years at what is […]
Two simple activities that can lower your blood pressure. Half-an-hour of brisk walking in the morning can lower blood pressure, reduce the risk of heart disease and keep you healthy, research finds. Morning exercise at a moderate-intensity level such as 30 minutes brisk walking or walking on the treadmill can lower blood pressure for eight […]