Apple Watch’s High Blood Pressure Alert Has Gaps Regarding Seniors, Study Warns
TUESDAY, Feb. 10, 2026 — A new feature of the Apple Watch allows the device to passively track blood flow and notify users they might…
Coffee And Tea Help Protect Brain Health
TUESDAY, Feb. 10, 2026 — A few cups of coffee or tea each day can help your brain age more gracefully, a new study says.About…
Outdated Medicare Rule Keeps Seniors In Hospital Longer Than Necessary
TUESDAY, Feb. 10, 2026 — An outdated Medicare policy is keeping seniors in hospitals longer than necessary, wasting their time, hospital resources and federal health…
Food Allergies Aren’t Entirely Driven By Genetics, Review Finds
TUESDAY, Feb. 10, 2026 — Genes aren’t the only factor at play in determining which children will develop a food allergy, a new evidence review…
Most Women Wary Of At-Home Cervical Cancer Tests, Researchers Find
TUESDAY, Feb. 10, 2026 — At-home cervical cancer screening is meant to be a revolution in preventive care, by providing an easy option for women…
Scientists were wrong for decades about DNA knots
Scientists have discovered that DNA behaves in a surprising way when squeezed through tiny nanopores, overturning a long-held assumption in genetics research. What researchers once…
AI-Powered Stethoscope Doubles Detection Of Heart Problems
MONDAY, Feb. 9, 2026 — An artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled stethoscope more than doubles a doctor’s ability to detect heart murmurs, a symptom of severe heart…
This popular diet was linked to a much lower stroke risk
A long-term study found that women who closely followed a Mediterranean diet had a much lower risk of stroke. The strongest benefits were seen in…
A secret cell alliance may explain why ovarian cancer is so deadly
Scientists have discovered why ovarian cancer spreads so rapidly through the abdomen. Cancer cells enlist normally protective abdominal cells, forming mixed groups that work together…
Young People At Risk From Psychiatric Drug Combos, Study Says
MONDAY, Feb. 9, 2026 — About 1 in 4 young people could be at risk from prescription medicines they’re taking for psychiatric conditions, new research…