August 19 Cutting out alcohol and medicating sooner could prevent 'silent killer,' experts say Health experts urge earlier blood pressure treatment to prevent heart disease, as well as cutting out alcohol, as new guidelines focus on comprehensive risk factors.
August 18 Apple wins blood oxygen battle for watch owners Apple just rolled out a redesigned Blood Oxygen feature to specific models, following a recent victory in a legal dispute.
August 17 Bindi Irwin's painful medical journey ends with life-changing surgeries Wildlife conservationist Bindi Irwin shares her endometriosis journey to encourage conversations about women's health and reduce the stigma around the condition.
August 17 Francis Ford Coppola's treatment sheds light on heart condition affecting millions Francis Ford Coppola underwent a scheduled cardiac procedure in Rome to update his atrial fibrillation treatment with the original inventor, Italian doctor Andrea Natale.
August 16 Patriots coach Mike Vrabel clashes with media over Stefon Diggs' uncertain season opener status New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel bristled at a reporter’s question about star receiver Stefon Diggs' availability for the season opener.
August 16 Cancer vaccine shows promise in preventing recurrence of pancreatic, colorectal tumors A new cancer vaccine targeting KRAS gene mutations shows promise in preventing pancreatic and colorectal cancer recurrence in a UCLA clinical trial.
August 15 Tennis champion Monica Seles reveals incurable disease as doctor shares what to know Myasthenia gravis is an autoimmune disease causing muscle weakness that fluctuates throughout the day, with symptoms ranging from eye issues to breathing problems.
August 15 Specific symptoms could warn of MS more than a decade before diagnosis, study finds A new University of British Columbia study finds that MS patients visit doctors more frequently for mental health issues and fatigue many years before diagnosis.
August 14 Stefon Diggs noncommittal on Patriots debut as he recovers from injury: 'Taking it day by day' Despite participating in practice after an ACL injury, wide receiver Stefon Diggs remained noncommittal whether he'd suit up for the New England Patriots in Week 1.
August 14 Person infected with brain-eating amoeba after water-skiing, health officials say A brain-eating amoeba case in Missouri highlights the risks of warm freshwater activities, as health officials recommend preventing water from entering the nose.