The mysterious function of eyelashes has been revealed at last — thanks to science.
After measuring the dimensions of nearly two dozen mammal eyes, performing a series o...
A new virtual clinic at Butler Memorial Hospital helps patients suffering from valvular heart diseases get the care they need.
Butler Health System’s new valve clinic wa...
Healthy knees shouldn’t be taken for granted, and Dr. Tom Muzzonigro, a physician who specializes in hips and knees at Butler Memorial Hospital, knows that well.
However...
Sensors would lead to highly personalized care
The future of health looks a lot like the fitness tracker you might already wear on your wrist or your waistband.
But inste...
It passes up breast cancer
For the first time, lung cancer has passed breast cancer as the leading cause of cancer deaths for women in rich countries.
The reason is smoki...
Using sunscreen is great start
It’s easy to get overwhelmed when trying to embrace a more healthful lifestyle. What new diet book should you buy? Should you join a CrossF...
Hospitalizations of the elderly hits a high
NEW YORK — Some new evidence this is a particularly bad flu season: Flu-related hospitalizations of the elderly are the highes...
Tired of making people repeat themselves? Is cranking up the volume on the TV no longer enough help?
That’s a signal it’s time to get your hearing checked and consider a...
Daily coffee consumption may provide protection against malignant melanoma — the worst form of skin cancer — researchers have found in a statistical study involving tens...
Sometimes doctors aren't enough
Patients with diabetes need access to doctors and medicines to help them keep their disease under control. But they also need food in thei...
