The toe of most shoes, especially sneakers, bends ever so slightly upward. While that curve, called a toe spring, can make stepping more comfortable and…
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Young adults with raised blood pressure may have increased risk of later heart problems
Young adults with raised blood pressure (hypertension) might have a slightly increased risk of cardiovascular events such as coronary heart disease and stroke in later…
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Genetics linked to childhood emotional, social and psychiatric problems
Emotional, social and psychiatric problems in children and adolescents have been linked to higher levels of genetic vulnerability for adult depression. University of Queensland scientists…
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Simple cardiac risk score can predict problems with blood flow in the brain
A simple cardiac risk score can indicate who may have carotid artery plaque and silent strokes which often come before a serious clinical stroke. The…
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AAN recommends people 65+ be screened yearly for memory problems
People with mild cognitive impairment have thinking and memory problems but usually do not know it because such problems are not severe enough to affect…
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Antenatal screening for kidney problems in early childhood
Babies who have persistent fluid-filled areas in their kidneys during gestation are likely to present with urinary tract problems and to be admitted to hospital…
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Limiting screen use is not the way to tackle teenage sleep problems
Both in Europe and the US, more than 90% of adolescents have their faces buried in screens before bed. Often, this comes at a cost…
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Mayo Clinic Q&A: Vitamin D—too much or too little can lead to health problems
Dear Mayo Clinic: I have heard different recommendations from different sources regarding vitamin D. One doctor told my husband that everyone living in the Northern…
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Control Your Blood Pressure to Head Off Serious Health Problems
SUNDAY, March 10, 2019 — High blood pressure is one of the most common medical conditions in the United States and one of the most…
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Wellness Problems Prevalent Among Ob-Gyn Residents
THURSDAY, Feb. 21, 2019 — Wellness problems are prevalent among obstetrics and gynecology residents, according to a study published online Feb. 4 in Obstetrics &…
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