Dear Dr. Maslow, With everything going on right now, I am so stressed! I’m worried all this stress will impact my ability to get pregnant, adversely affect a pregnancy or just my reproductive health in general. What do you think? Stressed out Dear Stressed Out, First and foremost, it is absolutely normal to feel stressed […]

Next year’s Apple Watch might have added sensors, namely the capacity to detect sleep apnea and blood pressure, according to Bloomberg. Mark Gurman of Bloomberg outlined in his report how Apple is aiming for more health-related features for its upcoming smartwatch. As part of the company’s blood pressure sensor technology, Gurman believes that the next […]

Synthetic opioids, including fentanyl, are the most common drugs linked to overdose deaths in Stanislaus County and the rest of the nation, according to health agencies. Most people know by now that a tiny amount of fentanyl is lethal — one pill can kill. But what are the other health risks of illegal drugs containing […]

The Trackbnd fitness strap for Apple Watch Trackbnd A series of major new features are coming to the next generation of Apple Watch according to Bloomberg. Mark Gurman writes Apple intends to bring sensors that can recognize sleep apnea and elevated blood pressure to the Apple Watch Series 10 next year. It’s all part of […]

What happens when you faint? Until very recently, the scientific answer to that was, “We’re not totally sure.” A new study has shed some light on this mystery by identifying, for the first time, the genetic pathway between the brain and heart that’s responsible for fainting. Fainting – or, to use the more science-y term, […]

A member of the Household Cavalry faints while on guard for the Order of the Garter service at Windsor Castle (Picture: Kirsty Wigglesworth-WPA/Getty) Whether you’re hot, hungry or perhaps a member of the Household Cavalry standing guard for hours, 40% of people will faint at least once in their lifetime. Known in the medical world […]

November 2, 2023 Varadarajan Subbiah, M.D., MBA Sepsis is a life-threatening condition that occurs when the body has an extreme reaction to an infection. Like falling dominoes, sepsis triggers a rapid escalation of problems that can lead to tissue damage, organ failure and death if not treated in time. But diagnosing and treating sepsis can […]

Jerry Diaz’s clients work on their speed during a training session at BBJ Athletics. Contributed photo “THROUGH all the sports that I’ve participated in such as basketball, track & field, and karate, speed, agility and quickness training enhanced my ability to perform and to go beyond,” said Jerry Diaz, a National Academy of Sports Medicine […]

Some nights, you may curl up under your cozy covers, and as soon as your head hits the pillow, you snooze into dreamland. On other nights, it can feel as though you’ll never fall asleep. The same goes with mornings; on some, you wake up refreshed and well-rested, and on others, not so much. This […]

(Photo credit: Getty Images) DALLAS – Nov. 02, 2023 – Researchers led by a team at UT Southwestern Medical Center have developed a device that can isolate blood flow to the brain, keeping the organ alive and functioning independent from the rest of the body for several hours. Juan Pascual, M.D., Ph.D., is a Professor of […]

A local doctor is helping patients breathe easier thanks to a new cutting-edge treatment being used at Parkview Health System, which is designed to bring relief to patients with severe emphysema and breathing difficulties. Dr. Joshiah Gordon of Pueblo Pulmonary Associates is offering new hope to patients affected by emphysema or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, […]

SAN DIEGO — What happens when people pass out? That question has stumped researchers for years, but a new study by a team at the University of California-San Diego has identified, for the very first time, the genetic pathway connecting the heart and brain in the context of fainting. Fainting spells, also known as syncope, affect […]

Even with China getting a bit of a respite from the US Federal Reserve’s decision to pause its interest-rate hikes that have affected global markets, analysts say this “breathing room” does not remove the urgency that Chinese regulators face in curbing cross-market contagions while trying to stabilise the yuan exchange rate. The Fed announced on […]

Should people with Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA), a condition where your breathing stops repeatedly at night because your upper airways collapse, use a breathing device to prevent a heart attack and ensure oxygen flow to this vital organ? A recent study found that people with existing cardiovascular disease and obstructive sleep apnea had a significantly […]

Dr. Erika Kube | Special to The Columbus Dispatch Chris came to the emergency department with complaints of cough and shortness of breath. She initially became ill after returning from a trip to Hawaii with her family and figured she had caught a cold on her trip home. She tested herself for COVID-19 several times […]

1. Heart conditions: Men with underlying heart conditions or disease, may be at greater risk of experiencing cardiovascular issues during sexual activity. The increased physical exertion and elevated heart rate associated with sex can put a strain on the heart. 2. Drug use: The use of recreational drugs, particularly those that affect heart rate and […]

After the iPod and iPhone, the smart Watch has been the biggest tech product from the house of Apple. Centered around fitness, health, and safety, Apple Watch has been a top choice among iPhones. Given the number of times, the smart wearable saved the lives of people around the world, it has managed to influence […]

Pilates is a whole-body, at-home workout that is not as intimidating as it looks These are five at-home pilates exercises that you can do from home. It’s a workout that is not as intimidating as it looks. USA TODAY Pilates is a workout that balances light cardio, stretching, strength training and specialized breathing techniques. Though […]

The next generation of Apple’s smartwatch will include these health news. Apple Watch Series 10 will introduce new health features It seems unbelievable but there are already going to be ten updates regarding the evolution of Apple’s smart watch. And according to rumors, the tenth generation of the Apple Watch will incorporate a series of […]

Passing out brief losses of consciousness- whether brought by pain, fear, heat, hyperventilation, or other causes- leads to hospital emergency room visits. However, the mechanisms behind this remain unknown. A new study by University of California San Diego scientists, The Scripps Research Institute, and other institutions identified the genetic pathway between the heart and brain […]

















