Recent findings have shown a surprising tie between blood sugar and the health of the aorta, the main blood vessel from the heart. Researchers looked at five blood sugar factors: type 2 diabetes, fasting glucose, fasting insulin, glycated hemoglobin, and post-meal glucose. Higher levels of these fac
Upstate New York is in for a typical winter this year. After a few years of low snowfall, things are looking up for snow lovers. Last winter, Syracuse got 105 inches of snow, which is close to the usual 120 inches. Experts think this winter might be similar. For the past five years, snowfall in Syr
Telehealth is still a big deal in cancer care, even though it's not as popular as it was during the pandemic. It's not a one-size-fits-all solution, though. Different people and places have different experiences with it. Cancer care is a journey, and telehealth can be a helpful tool along the way.
In the Midwest, something troubling is happening. While cancer rates are dropping in most parts of the U. S. , they are rising in states like Iowa, Nebraska, and Illinois. These states, known for growing corn, are seeing more cases of cancer, especially in people between 15 and 49 years old. Expert
Floyd Roger Myers Jr. , known for his role as a young Will Smith in "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, " has passed away at the age of 42. The news of his death was first shared by TMZ, revealing that he suffered a heart attack on a recent Wednesday. This was not his first health scare; Myers had experie
Blood pressure checks are not a priority for many in India. Yet, this silent health issue can lead to serious heart problems. The problem is, many people don't realize they have high blood pressure until it's too late. Age and lifestyle play a big role in who gets checked. Older adults and those wi
Chris Evans, known for his role as Captain America, has added a new title to his resume: father. The 44-year-old actor and his wife, Alba Baptista, welcomed their first child over the weekend in Massachusetts. The details about the baby's name and gender have not been shared yet. Evans and Baptista
Prostate cancer is a big deal. It's the most common cancer in men, both in the U. S. and worldwide. And it's getting more common, especially the serious kind. But what makes some cases more aggressive than others? That's a tough question. Some research suggests that heart and metabolic health might
Camila Mendes, known for her role in Riverdale, has taken a big step in her personal life. She got engaged to her co-star Rudy Mancuso. This news came out after they attended a party in Los Angeles. Mendes showed off her new engagement ring, a big diamond on a simple silver band. The proposal was a
Rugby is a tough sport. It's no surprise that injuries happen. But what about women's rugby in South Africa? A recent study looked into this. It wanted to find out how often injuries occur. It also looked at how bad these injuries are. And what makes them more likely to happen. First, let's talk ab
