The number of push-ups you should be able to do, according to your age
Ever wondered how your fitness levels compare? (Picture: Getty Images/Johner RF) Even for established gym bunnies, reaching the…
Apply for a 2026-27 UAE mental health journalism fellowship
You can apply now for a 2026-27 Rosalynn Carter Fellowship for Mental Health Journalism if you are a…
Taming high blood pressure: How doctors find the right drug mix
By age 70, most adults — 70% or more — have high blood pressure (hypertension), defined…
The most effective types of exercise to lower blood pressure
One of the best ways to prevent and treat high blood pressure (hypertension) is to get…
Researchers may have discovered the key to understanding human consciousness
For centuries, people have wondered what separates being awake from being asleep, dreaming, or unconscious. Scientists have searched…
Scientists find hundreds of inherited DNA patterns that defy classic Mendelian genetics
For more than a century, heredity has been framed through the tidy logic of Mendel’s pea plants: traits…
Patients of Rittenhouse Square dentist suspended for ‘unsanitary practices’ are ‘beside themselves,’ attorney says
A Philadelphia attorney says her phone has been buzzing with calls from patients who received treatment from the…
Scientists identify hundreds of ancient genes associated with human diseases
When a child develops kidney failure or a rare bone disorder, the cause can seem painfully immediate. It…
The best foods high in potassium — and why you need them
Bananas are just the beginning: almost every food in the plant kingdom, from potatoes to papayas, supplies some…
Sunlight isn’t enough to treat Vitamin D deficiency
PROFESSIONAL AT MERCY MEDICAL CENTER ABOUT WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW. WHEN YOU THINK OF GETTING VITAMIN D,…
What factors speed up aging?
If we’re naming things that speed up looking and feeling older, factors such as sun exposure, stress, or…
Healthier plant-based diet tied to lower risk of dementia
Plant-based diets have already been linked to lower risk of diseases like diabetes and high blood pressure. Increasing…