Blood Health

Far more important than cholesterol levels is the amount of calcium plaque forming on artery walls, research finds

Black fungus is an edible wild mushroom and a popular culinary ingredient in Asian cuisine. It is smooth and tender, and packed with health benefits. It's rich in antioxidants and ...

The COVID-19 pandemic has made many people aware of the need to be vigilant in diet and health care. And garlic has been regarded as a food with good health effects ...

Thousands of Americans suffer preventable deaths due to medical error or common risks encountered during hospital stays

  Diabetes (diabetes mellitus) is a metabolic disease that causes high blood sugar. Over time, too much glucose in your blood can cause complications, including heart disease, chronic kidney disease, nerve damage, ...

Cardiac arrest, also known as asystole and sudden cardiac arrest, refers to the sudden loss of function and the stopping of the heart. The patient may or may not have ...

This much-maligned fatty staple is full of beneficial vitamins, minerals, and compounds

Hay fever (allergic rhinitis) is an annoying medical condition that once plagued my colleague Zac. Recently, he shared an interesting recipe with me—and drew my attention to kiwis (Chinese gooseberries). ...

Our modern-day, busy, stressful lives can lead to a full-blown head of gray hair at a young age. One short-term remedy for gray hair is using dyes, but the chemicals ...

For those facing heart disease or suffering other common maladies such as obesity and high blood pressure, blueberries offer a delicious addition to a healthier lifestyle

NIH Reports: Thrombi are long, require hospitalization, and are life threatening

Several plants can help relieve blood pressure, including these easily accessible options, research reveals

In 2020, approximately 19.1 million people died of cardiovascular diseases globally, which amounted to an increase of 18.7 percent from 2010. In the United States, someone has a heart attack ...

A core concept in traditional Chinese medicine

Oriental Goji Berry Long Used for Anti-Aging, Antioxidant, and Eye-Health Properties

Eggs are the base and the ‘binding force’ of my Sunday morning - bratwurst frittata recipe – featured in this episode. Eggs are key to a multitude of the dishes ...

Regular consumption of sugar is considered harmful to our health, including increasing the risk of diabetes, obesity, and cardiovascular disease. However, there is one natural sugar that is an exception. ...

If you have Type 2 diabetes, you likely know about or have taken an anti-hyperglycemic medication–but did you know that diabetes medications may affect your risk of developing multiple sclerosis ...

More than 65 percent of total mortality from diabetes is due to cardiovascular disease, including fatal atherothrombotic events such as acute myocardial infarction (heart attack), ischemic stroke (due to reduced blood ...

Diabetes is a health problem in modern society, and obesity is a warning sign of diabetes. Neng Chun Yu, a well-known Taiwanese medical practitioner of more than 30 years and ...

It is at the scene of the crime

Researchers conclude a blood-thinning drug offered to COVID-19 patients taking part in the HEAL-COVID trial (Helping to Alleviate the Longer-term consequences of COVID-19) does not help patients recovering from moderate ...

Menopause, medically speaking, refers to the end of menstruation. Dr. Marilyn Glenville, a UK nutritionist specializing in women's health, writes in a guide that during this period, “progesterone levels plummet, ...

A patient in his 50s underwent three cardiac catheterizations and had six stents placed in his coronary arteries, yet still felt heart discomfort after his surgery. The patient even felt ...

If your health professional recommends it, make sure they're aware of your iron levels.

Arterial shower of blood clots could cause permanent damage

For many, working from home is now the “new normal.”  And, for millions of Americans, this means long hours seated at a desk.  Believe it or not, while excessive sitting ...