‘Heart percentile’ calculator forecasts 30-year heart disease risk
A new online calculator helps adults assess and understand their long-term risk of developing heart disease. According to NBC News, Northwestern Medicine…
Year: 2026
Stanford trials new treatment for incurable vision loss
Vision loss from age-related macular degeneration is generally considered incurable, but a high-tech prosthetic may challenge that assumption. According…
Ultraprocessed foods linked to rise in colon cancer among young people
Colon cancer rates have risen sharply among young adults in the U.S., and a new study shows that ultraprocessed foods may be to blame. Published in the…
Peanut allergies finally decline after years-long surge
Peanut allergies are one of the most common causes of life-threatening allergic reactions, and have grown increasingly common in recent decades. According…
January is National Glaucoma Awareness Month
You may have heard glaucoma called “the sneak thief of sight.” That’s because it often has no symptoms until it has progressed to advanced stages, where…
Tamales ring in New Year luck!
Tamales date back over 8,000 years to Mesoamerica (Aztec, Maya, and earlier cultures). They were portable, calorie-dense food for hunters, warriors, and…
Shovel snow safely
For homeowners in the North and Midwest, shoveling snow isn’t optional. But every year, more than 11,000 Americans visit ERs for snow-shoveling injuries,…
Forklift tipover safety: what you need to know
Of all annual forklift-related fatalities in the U.S., tipovers account for 25’42 percent, the leading cause of deaths and serious injuries. With OSHA…
The real cost of premium credit card rewards
If you think you might be missing out on credit cards that offer big rewards, think again. The big, premium cards promise fantastic rewards: Uber rides,…
Student loans: Secret debt trap waiting for parents
If you’re one of the millions of parents sending a son or daughter to college next year, you’re worried about financial aid’and you should be. There’s a…