There's a big problem in hospitals. Older patients sometimes act out and hurt doctors. But why does this happen? Maybe they don't understand what's going on. Or maybe they feel left out of decisions about their own health. Some people thought a TV show might help. They made a special program just f
A big study looked at jobs and high blood pressure in older Australians. Over 12, 000 healthy people, all over 70, shared details about their careers. Researchers grouped similar jobs together, finding 10 categories for men and 13 for women. The study found that some jobs were linked to higher chan
Sinonasal inverted papilloma, or SNIP, is a growth in the nose and sinuses. It's not cancer, but it can come back after treatment. Worse, it can turn into cancer. Doctors are trying to figure out why this happens. One clue might be dysplasia. This is when cells look abnormal under a microscope. The
The U. S. could be in for a chillier and snowier winter. Why? The polar vortex is acting up. This big ring of winds up in the atmosphere usually keeps the cold air locked up near the North Pole. But when it gets weak or disturbed, that cold air can spill out and head south. There are two polar vort
Heart muscles growing too thick is a big problem. It's called hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, or HCM for short. It's not just one thing causing it. Genes, where you live, how you live, and what you're around can all play a part. Scientists have been digging into this for a while. They know one gene, M
Portugal is getting older, and its cities are getting bigger. This mix is causing problems for elderly people trying to get the help they need. A recent study looked at where social services are and where older adults actually live. It found that big cities like Lisbon, Porto, and Faro have a lot of
Winter is coming, but what does that mean for North Texas? The Climate Prediction Center has shared its latest forecast, and it's a bit of a mystery. They've given the region an \"equal chances\" label. This means the weather could go any way: warmer or colder, wetter or drier than usual. It's like
Prostate cancer survivors often wonder if changing what they eat and how they live can make a difference in their health. A recent study dug into this question. It looked at whether diet and lifestyle changes after a prostate cancer diagnosis can affect how the disease progresses. The study reviewe
Heart problems are a big deal, causing millions of deaths every year. One major issue is atherosclerosis, where bad cholesterol builds up in arteries, forming plaques. This happens because of oxidized LDL, a harmful molecule that triggers inflammation. Current treatments focus on lowering cholestero
Scientists have made a big step forward in healing soft tissues. They created a special gel that can be 3D printed. This gel is made from a protein that acts like collagen, a key part of our skin and other soft tissues. The gel is special because it forms under normal conditions. It doesn't need ha
