Smartwatches and other wearable devices can feel almost magical. Strap on a Fitbit, Apple Watch or Samsung Gear and you’re suddenly presented with a stream of data generated by – and about – your body: step counts, heart rate, blood oxygen level, calories burned and more. Wearables offer tools that help people monitor and understand […]
In a significant advancement for Alzheimer’s disease diagnostics, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has greenlighted the first blood test designed to assist in diagnosing Alzheimer’s in adults aged 55 and older who exhibit early signs of cognitive decline. Alzheimer’s disease, a devastating condition that leads to memory loss and diminished thinking skills, affects […]
Former US President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer that has already spread to his bones. A statement Biden’s office issued on Sunday revealed Biden was diagnosed after experiencing urinary issues. Biden’s office said his cancer has a Gleason score of nine out of ten. It also said his […]
As acupuncture has gained wide use in human medicine in the U.S., it also has become increasingly common in veterinary practice, especially for pain management.The Conversation U.S. interviewed University of Tennessee Assistant Professor of Veterinary Medicine Joe Smith, a specialist in farm animal medicine and veterinary clinical pharmacology, about this trend. He describes acupuncture’s current […]
When the first cryptocurrency, Bitcoin, was proposed in 2008, the goal was simple: to create a digital currency free from banks and governments. Over time, that idea evolved into something much bigger: “decentralized finance,” or “DeFi.” With decentralized finance, people trade, borrow and earn interest on crypto assets without relying on traditional intermediaries. DeFi services […]
Could better gut health be the key to a sharper brain and a lower risk of dementia? Mounting research suggests that it just might be. One of the most promising developments comes from Dr. Hariom Yadav, director of the USF Health Center for Microbiome Research and associate professor of Neurosurgery and Brain Repair. In two […]
The flu sickens millions of people in the U.S. every year, and the past year has been particularly tough. Although infections are trending downward, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has called the winter of 2024-2025 a “high severity” season with the highest hospitalization rate in 15 years. Since early 2024, a different kind […]
If your life feels like a whirlwind lately, trust me—you’re not alone. My husband and I are in the middle of a huge life transition: we’re moving to Costa Rica! In the last three months, we’ve been purging closets, packing boxes, and preparing our house to sell. It’s been busy, chaotic, and—if I’m being honest—totally […]
To mark World Ovarian Cancer Day (May 8) we wanted to run this important story from Barbara Goff, a professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology. She argues that without screening tests, many physicians wrongly assume that early diagnosis for ovarian cancer isn’t possible. Ovarian cancer is the most deadly of gynecologic tumors. Fewer than 40% of […]
A lot has been written about gratitude over the past two decades and how we ought to be feeling it. There is advice for journaling and a plethora of purchasing options for gratitude notebooks and diaries. And research has consistently pointed to the health and relationship benefits of the fairly simple and cost-effective practice of […]
