Lynn Allison

The American Heart Association (AHA) says that more than 940,000 Americans died of cardiovascular causes in 2022, making it the leading cause of death in this country. The AHA's latest statistical report shows that cardiovascular disease (CVD) accounted for 941,652 deaths in...

A recent study has revealed that on average, we speak 3,000 fewer words each day compared to the year 2005. Between 2005 and 2018, researchers from the University of Arizona found that the average number of spoken words fell from 16,000 to around 13,000. Technology,...

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s voice sounds quivering and gravelly due to a neurological condition called spasmodic dysphonia. The condition affects the muscles in the voice box or larynx, explains the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders. Spasmodic...

Fertility experts predict that in-vitro gametes (IVGs) may become the "holy grail of fertility research." Also referred to as sex cells, gametes are an organism's reproductive cells. Female gametes are ova or egg cells, and male gametes are sperm. Now, researchers predict...

Timing is everything when it comes to getting the most from your vitamins and minerals. Some work best when taken in the morning, others are more effective when consumed with meals. While nutritionists recommend that we get daily nutritional requirements from food sources,...

The Red Cross made a major step for emergency care - changing a nearly 50-year old protocol to endorse the use of devices that help people who are choking.

Science has established a strong connection between mind and body health, acknowledging that what we eat can affect our mental state and physical well-being.

Highly touted weight loss drugs prove that biology, not willpower, triggers obesity.

Coenzyme Q10, also known as CoQ10, is one of the most important compounds in our bodies. It helps generate energy in our cells and low levels of this essential compound have been associated with heart disease, brain disorders, diabetes, and cancer. CoQ10 production...

An emerging trend in virtual reality (VR) - incorporating smells - could be an exciting and effective option for health care. Already many hospitals across the country are using VR to help patients manage pain, overcome phobias and calm anxiety. And VR therapies may become...