More and more studies show that heart attacks, angina and other cardiac events increase in winter and summer. Now new scientific work may explain this phenomenon. The researchers studied the international registry of 1.1 thousand people, mostly from Japan, with acute coronary syndrome. Continue reading →

The researchers calculated that the risk of type 2 diabetes fell by about 25 percent for every 66 extra grams slightly more than a third of a cup of fruit and veggies eaten daily. A diet rich in fruits, vegetables and whole grains is associated with a lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes, according to a pair of studies published Wednesday in The BMJ. In fact, even a modest increase in the consumption of those foods as part of an overall healthy diet may help prevent the condition, the studies suggest. Continue reading →

Climbing cases of COVID-19 in the northwest corner of the state are taxing the regions capacity, draining health care resources, and disproportionately affecting the Latino and Marshallese communities. Thats where things stand today, and without a more substantial effort to contain and reduce cases, the Fall could overwhelm this part of Arkansas and spill over into other areas. Continue reading →

Hypothyroidism or underactive thyroid affects women more than men. Continue reading →

A dad died after suffering a heart attack on the day he was due to be reunited with his son following a five-year gap. Will Neville was pulling his shoes on to meet father Steve when a police officer knocked on his door to tell him of the tragedy. Continue reading →