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Treatments for CTEPH include blood thinners, balloon angioplasty and open-heart surgery.
Radiologists input instructions into the scanner and the artificial intelligence runs a software algorithm for quicker scans, meaning an average 30-minute scan is complete in 12 minutes.
Kwanzaa is a seven-day observance that encourages African Americans, and others, to embrace and remember African cultures and unity.
Experts say it’s hard to know just how bad this season will be for these viruses, but they hope these vaccines will help lessen the number of people affected.
Thirty-two million kids in this country are living with a chronic illness.
In fact, 43 percent give up on their weight loss goals by the end of January.
The CDC reports one-fourth of people over 65 reports being lonely, and that feeling can result in faster mental decline and increased risk of heart attacks and death.
More than 21,000 people diagnosed each year with esophageal cancer.
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One in every 33 babies are born with a birth defect each year.
Booking a flight with earned miles or points is not synonymous with a free ride.
Advil, aleve, aspirin and all over-the-counter drugs considered safe to use, but they do come with some serious side effects if used long term.
Between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day, the USPS handles an astounding 800 million packages and a staggering 15 billion pieces of mail.
Experts also suggest planning an alternative activity, away from stores and screens, to keep yourself occupied during the day
Virtual reality – it can transport you to places you’ve never been and it can give you experiences you may never have had before.
A simple shift in how doctors conduct their rounds is making a monumental difference in patient care and, more importantly, in saving lives.
It takes an average of 10 to 12 years and billions of dollars for a new drug to become FDA-approved.
Individuals who engage in a one-time act of mindful gratitude experience a 10% increase in feelings of happiness and a 35% reduction in depressive symptoms, as found by scientists specializing in positive psychology
A study by Indeed reveals that, on average, it takes eight jobs to find the one that brings ultimate job satisfaction.
A recent study found a 38 percent decrease in preventable medical errors when family-centered rounding was implemented.
Cancer, dementia, Parkinson’s – doctors are in a race against time to find new drugs to cure incurable diseases. But what if that time could be cut?
More than 150 million people worldwide take this little pill to treat type 2 diabetes.
Up to 16 percent of neurotypical children suffer from poor sleep, compared to 50 percent in kids with autism.
More patients being seen for chest pain on Thanksgiving afternoon or evening than at any other time, with overindulgence being a significant factor.
The study unearthed a striking revelation: women experienced more pronounced tightening in their small peripheral arteries compared to men under mental stress.
New data reveals an increase in the number of young adults facing an unexpected battle with strokes.
Eighty percent of babies catch it within their first year of life. For some, it can be serious and require hospitalization.
Some emphasize the irreplaceable value of human contact and nurturing, cautioning against over-reliance on technology.
When it comes to a job interview, you have just seven seconds to make an indelible first impression.
The mental health crisis is taking a toll on hospitals across the U.S., causing overcrowding in emergency departments, straining staff resources, and delaying crucial care for those in urgent need.
A new era of medical treatment is just beginning and it will soon revolutionize how doctors treat many health conditions and diseases
Black women in the US are three times more likely to die during pregnancy or childbirth than any other race
For one in every five people who get COVID, the symptoms persist for months—if not years.
Don’t hesitate to seek medical advice if you suspect you may have diabetes.
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Brain lesions occur in 90 percent of patients over 65, and they are often among the first signs of dementia.
New technology may prove to be a life saver for people who suffer a cardiac arrest.
A new app called “Dateability” aims to remove the stigma surrounding finding love for differently-abled individuals.
Research shows that children as young as three years old can exhibit empathy and compassion
Tumors during pregnancy are rare, but when they happen, they add another level of urgency for both the expectant mother and her unborn baby.
Research shows as many as 92-percent of the population suffers from at least one vitamin or mineral deficiency.
New hires can lose that chance pretty quickly by making some amateur mistakes.
By following these safety tips, you can ensure your family has a hauntingly good time this Halloween. May the Force be with you!
The pest control business is expected to make over 17 billion dollars in revenue this year.
A game-changing program is rewriting the rules of senior health
Breastfeeding offers many health benefits for babies from a lower risk of asthma to fewer ear infections. But choosing breastfeeding can also help mothers
Dry eye is one of the most common eye conditions affecting around 20 million Americans.