The most prevalent peripheral vestibular end-organ illness, benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is characterized by a rapid, brief gyratory sensation accompanied by distinctive nystagmus. Ver… [+6435 chars]
SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, and other respiratory viruses are spread through respiratory particles released during breathing or speaking. The rate at which these particles are emitted… [+2430 chars]
Americans are abandoning their masks. They're done with physical distancing. And, let's face it, some people are just never going to get vaccinated. Yet a lot can still be done to prevent covid infe… [+9892 chars]
It is common to confuse a cardiac arrest with a heart attack, as both are medical emergencies affecting the heart. However, they are not the same thing. A heart attack involves an interruption in the… [+9156 chars]
Twenty years ago, there was very little you could do to prevent yourself from getting infected with HIV, other than to not have sex or use condoms each time you had sex. Today, the situation is very … [+10587 chars]
Washington: A new study finds that a history of infertility is associated with an increased risk of heart failure. Published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, researchers from Ma… [+5013 chars]
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A new investigation detailed the associations between depression and insomnia in older patients, stating that both conditions increased concurrently over time. However, no additional risk was observ… [+3515 chars]
Hot flashes, unexpected leaking, hot flashes, mood swings—did we mention the hot flashes? Menopause is so darn fun. Sarcasm aside, going through "the change" can really wreak havoc on both your body … [+1004 chars]
(Science Times: Ask Well) How long does menopauseactually last? And how do you know when (or if) you are done? The pause in the term menopause might suggest that this phase of life is brief or temp… [+6128 chars]
Editor's note: Find the latest COVID-19 news and guidance in Medscape's Coronavirus Resource Center. The rapid development of vaccines against Covid-19 has been a triumph of science, with more than … [+10422 chars]
Carbohydrates, proteins and fats are essential nutrients to all animals. Yet dietary variation between species, populations and individuals can vary dramatically. In an international collaborative s… [+3831 chars]
