Health

An unsuspecting part of your body could reveal when you’re going to die, according to research.  Several studies have found evidence that suggests a person’s neck size relative to the rest of their body is a predictor of various health markers, including cardiovascular risk factors, nutritional status, and even mortality. One study by a team at Boston University found that …

As if black-horned rabbits weren’t strange enough, people are now spotting zombie-like squirrels covered in odd, sometimes bleeding sores in their backyards and parks. These sickly squirrels aren’t zombies, however, but victims of a real viral disease. Residents in both Canada and the U.S. have recently reported sightings of the zombie squirrels, dating back to at least 2023. These animals …

The Texas measles outbreak that sickened 762 people since late January is over, state health officials said Monday. Health officials have not confirmed a new case in the affected counties in more than 42 days, passing the threshold used to declare measles outbreaks over. The last outbreak-related case in Texas was on July 1, according to state data. Two young …

Wylie Dixon was excited to build a future with his beautiful wife – from travelling across Australia to starting the family they had always dreamed of. But everything came to a halt when the ‘fit and healthy’ retail manager received devastating news that he had an aggressive form of appendix cancer. The then 38-year-old had been struggling with months of …

Scientists Uncover Hidden Link Between Cholesterol Flow and Alzheimer’s Disease  SciTechDaily Source link

My left arm sporadically goes numb and tingles. An ECG of my heart was clear and my GP says we should monitor it for now. John Atha, West Yorkshire. I suspect you are worried that there is a problem with your heart, but it seems to me your symptoms are more likely to be nerve related. This can easily be …

For many, starting the day with a steaming cup of tea or coffee is a comforting habit. However, research shows that drinking beverages hotter than 65°C (149°F) may do more than burn your tongue; it could increase the risk of oesophageal cancer. According to the study published in the National Institutes of Health and global studies, regularly consuming very hot …

Share on PinterestCan changing the way you walk help treat knee osteoarthritis? Image credit: Michela Ravasio/Stocksy. Osteoarthritis is a chronic, degenerative condition of the joints that most commonly occurs in people over the age of 40. The condition can affect any joint in the body, but is most common in the knees, hands and hips. Although there is no cure, …

Don’t talk to me before my coffee: The importance of a morning routine  AOL.comView Full Coverage on Google News Source link

People who play certain wind instruments, like the didgeridoo, may find it easier to breathe while sleeping, according to emerging research. A new randomized controlled trial suggests that blowing through a conch shell is another option for keeping our airways clear when we sleep, reducing the risk of a condition known as obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Affecting close to a …