No cardiologists available in half of US counties as study reveals ‘incredibly concerning’ care gaps Nearly half of U.S. counties don’t have a practicing cardiologist on staff, according to a recent study. Doctors explain the dangers of this lack of care, and what needs to change.
Mechanical artificial heart is using high-speed rail tech to keep patients alive BiVACOR's Total Artificial Heart has been implanted, offering hope for heart failure patients. Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson has more on the quantum leap in cardiac care technology.
Dementia has 2 shocking new risk factors, study finds, with total of 14 now on list A new study has honed in on two surprising new risk factors for Alzheimer’s disease, culminating in a list of 14 things that could increase the likelihood of the common dementia.
Early detection for cancer saves lives: Dr. Nicole Saphier Fox News medical contributor Dr. Nicole Saphier breaks down studies on the rising cancer rates in men and the risks from too much caffeine.
High blood pressure and Alzheimer’s disease could go hand in hand, study finds People with untreated high blood pressure have shown an increased risk of Alzheimer’s. The study author explains why treating high blood pressure is a "crucial factor" in reducing dementia risk.
Adults with diabetes reap heart-health benefits from baked potatoes, new research reveals Research recently presented by an assistant professor at UNLV reveals the health benefits of baked potatoes among adults with diabetes. Neda Akhavan, PhD, spoke of the findings to Fox News Digital.
There are health benefits of eating baked potatoes, says a university researcher Neda Akhavan, an assistant professor at UNLV's Department of Kinesiology and Nutrition Sciences, told Fox News Digital how diabetics who incorporate a baked potato and its skin into their daily diets can boost their heart health.
As fall approaches, which color of apple is 'better' for you and why: red, green or yellow? Fox News Digital spoke to two dietitians to see if the color of an apple matters when it comes to nutritional content. Plus, does an apple a day really keep the doctor away?
Top 10 causes of death in the US, see the CDC’s latest list The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has released the biggest causes of mortality in 2023. The report, published on Aug. 8, analyzed death records from the National Vital Statistics System.
8 top health stories of the week: What you must know about AI advances, rare diseases and more This week's health story roundup includes the birth of conjoined twins, AI technology that detects dementia, warnings about Ozempic and surgery, and much more.
