You’re lying on a hospital gurney, waiting for the anaesthesiologist to send you under so you can be taken into theatre and the operation can begin. Naturally, you’re nervous. But mixed with the quiet ...

We've all seen them on the road — those darn distracted drivers. They're texting, they're scrolling — they may even be streaming a show while in traffic. Distracted driving has gotten so dangerous ...

Want to give your heart a little TLC? Across the country, nearly half of all adults have some form of cardiovascular disease, the leading cause of death for American men and women. With numbers like ...

Whether you’re repotting a succulent on your balcony, weeding a flower bed, or planting cherry tomatoes, gardening can feel grounding and relaxing. It also happens to be one of the grandmacore hobbies ...

The animal-loving team at Ginger Cat showcases touching reunions between animals and humans that truly warm the soul. Republicans break ranks in humiliating snub to Trump Rescuers open abandoned car ...

More than 99% of people who suffer a heart attack, stroke, or heart failure have at least one risk factor beforehand—yet many have no idea until it’s too late. That’s part of the reason why heart ...

If you have hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM), and especially if you have obstructive HCM that reduces blood flow out of your heart, you and your doctor may discuss ways to lower your risk of sudden ...

As flu season surges on, there's an easy way to reduce your risk of getting sick: Wash your hands properly. It may seem like common sense, but handwashing is one of the most important of ways of ...

This article was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Read the story at Maryland Matters. A divided Maryland Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that police cannot pull ...

The human heart can lose up to one-third of its cardiomyocyte (heart muscle cells) following a severe heart attack, but a new study found that the heart can regrow these cells following ischemia.

Smartphones have replaced several kinds of everyday electronics over the years. This includes gadgets like radios, dedicated digital cameras, and calculators. You can ...