(Image credit: Future) Jump to: These days, buying a fitness tracker has become easier, with options to suit almost any budget, size, and functionality. Two of the best (and most versatile) brands are Fitbit and Garmin, and while they have…
Concerns about his health have lingered in recent weeks since he was discharged from hospital on March 23 after spending 38 days being treated for double pneumonia. Still, some have been buoyed by hope Loading VideoVideo UnavailableClick to PlayClick to…
HIV medications need to be taken regularly to keep the virus under control. Significant cuts to HIV funding have threatened people’s access to the medications they need. (Image credit: Marco Di Lauro via Getty Images) Editor’s note: This article was…
A blood test that detects cancer DNA could help determine whether a patient’s dangerous skin cancer is likely to recur after surgery. (Image credit: ALFRED PASIEKA/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY via Getty Images) A simple blood test can determine who is at…
(Image credit: Getty Images) Jump to: Smart rings may look like an accessory, but you shouldn’t judge them by their looks alone. These tiny devices are equipped with advanced sensors and sophisticated software that can track your heart rate, sleep…
In the study, the researchers used an innovative method of visualising colour images to expand the range of human perception. (Image credit: blackdovfx via Getty Images) Researchers have created a method that allows the human eye to trick and perceive…
After the acute infection, the measles virus can remain hidden in the body from time to time and cause dangerous illness years later. (Photo credit: CDC/Allison M. Maiuri, MPH, CHES) Measles kills between 1 and 3 out of every 1,000…
Patients experience varying levels of discomfort and pain when inserting an IUD. However, doctors should discuss possible pain relief methods beforehand, as outlined in the guidelines. (Image credit: Lyudmila Chernetskaya via Getty Images) Intrauterine devices (IUDs) are small contraceptive devices…
In late-stage trials, a new once-daily pill appears to be as effective as injectable GLP-1 agonists like Ozempic in treating type 2 diabetes. (Photo credit: Yulia Reznikova via Getty Images) Initial trial results suggest the experimental pill may be as…
A microscopic image of the tissue surrounding the ovarian retina, an organ that may have significant implications for female fertility. (Image credit: Apperson, KD et al., 2017) A new study in mice has shown that a hidden appendage in the…
Patients with Lesch-Nyhan syndrome often engage in self-harm, including biting their fingers. (Photo by Paulo Souza via Getty Images) Disease name: Lesch-Nyhan syndrome Affected populations: Lesch-Nyhan syndrome is an extremely rare genetic disorder that causes metabolic abnormalities and predominantly affects…
(Image courtesy of Andrew Brooks via Getty Images) One Oregon county has reported three cases of a disease similar to mad cow disease, with a 100% fatality rate. In the past eight months, health officials have confirmed one case and…