The Adam’s apple: What it is; what it does
The Adam’s apple is the lump of cartilage that protrudes from the throat. “Adam’s apple,” as described by Merriam-Webster, is a derivative of a Latin term…
Category: Health & Fitness
What to do when the first responder turns out to be you
You see a crash on a dark road. You witness a co-worker injured in a machine accident. These are cases when the first responder isn’t wearing a uniform….
No evidence that digital devices cause eye damage, researchers say
Long-term gazing at electronic devices can definitely lead to dry eye. But does it lead to actual blindness? Headlines flared last August when news…
Diet sodas okay for diabetics, but study sheds some doubt
Diet sodas are still okay as an alternative to sugary soft drinks for people with diabetes. However, a new study sheds some light on whether frequent…
Asthma inhalers get smart
Your asthma inhaler is going online. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the first inhaler that can measure how much and how well you…
Threats of the lonely heart
Loneliness can pose a significant threat to aging people with heart disease, especially those who live by themselves. In fact, research shows that elderly…
Tech advances spur heart diagnosis and care
The future of cardiovascular care will be steered by artificial intelligence and wearable mobile devices, according to articles published in The Journal…
Modern medications rally heart patients
According to data from 12 separate clinical trials, today’s heart-failure patients are much less likely to die from sudden cardiac arrest. In fact, sudden…
How to face the flu and common cold
Precisely what is the dreaded “Flu”? It’s an acute respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses A or B. While most people who get the flu recover in a…
Donate blood in January
Just 10 percent of the eligible blood donors actually donate blood. The most common reason? They just didn’t think about doing it. That’s why January has…