Study Shows MRI Detects Early Brain Aging for Those with Poor Heart Health
People who have poor cardiovascular health when they are in their 30s have a higher risk for premature brain aging as they enter their golden years, according to the results of a new study. The research also suggests that using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) with a machine learning model to track brain health in people […]
Smaller Lung Airways Increase Women’s Risks for COPD
Many people used to consider chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) as a condition that only affected older men. Since about 2008, though, the global prevalence of this serious breathing problem in women is quickly approaching that seen in men. Medical professionals attribute the rise of COPD among women to increased rates of tobacco smoking among […]
How Do Doctors Diagnose Bone Cancer?
This year, doctors will diagnose an estimated 3,910 people in the United States with bone cancer, according to the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO). There are several types of bone cancer, and each type looks and acts a little differently. Treatment can vary depending on the type of bone cancer a person has and […]
Changes in Lung Cancer Screening Rules Saves Lives
Cancer is a leading cause of death. In 2018, doctors diagnosed 18.1 million new cases of cancer worldwide, according to the National Cancer Institute; cancer claimed 9.5 million lives that year. Lung cancer is a leading cause of cancer deaths. A 2013 change in lung cancer screening has saved thousands of lives. About Lung Cancer […]
Most Dangerous Sports
Playing sports is fun and good for you. Engaging in physical activity helps build muscles and strengthens your heart, for example, and the exercise improves your mood, boosts energy, and helps you sleep better. Sometimes sports can be dangerous, though, and cause injury or even death. 4 Deadly and Dangerous Sports BASE jumping BASE […]
May is Arthritis Awareness Month
Arthritis is a very common condition, but it is also misunderstood. Many people think arthritis is something only older adults have, for example, and that it only causes minor aches or pains. To help clear up some of the misconceptions about arthritis, and to help spread accurate information about the condition, many doctors, medical professionals, […]
Why Do I Have to Fast Before Some Medical Imaging Tests?
When it comes to medical imaging, getting a clear, accurate image is a top priority. After all, doctors use the information they learn from these medical images to diagnose patients and create treatment plans. In some cases, doctors will require patients fast before undergoing medical imaging. A fast is a period of hours in which […]
About Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Do you have belly pain, gas, cramping, and diarrhea and/or constipation that comes back again and again? You may have irritable bowel syndrome. Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) affects the digestive system. Specifically, IBS affects the large intestine, also known as the colon. The large intestine is the last part of the digestive system; it is […]
March is National Endometriosis Month
The Endometriosis Association began the event in 1993. Today, National Endometriosis Awareness Month is a worldwide event that brings attention to this painful condition. About Endometriosis Endometriosis is a condition that affects the endometrium, which is the mucous membrane that lines the uterus, or womb. The endometrium thickens during the menstrual cycle in preparation for […]
Cancer Deaths Increase Worldwide – Early Detection Can Save Your Life
Despite advances in medical technology to detect and treat cancer, a new study shows that the number of cancer deaths increased in 2019. The researchers found that the number of cancer cases also rose. Fortunately, you can protect yourself from cancer and reduce your risk for dying from the disease with screening. Cancer is a […]
