Heart Failure Strikes Black Americans Almost 14 Years Earlier Than White Americans

Disparities in education and access to insurance mean that heart failure hits Black American adults nearly 14 years earlier than it does white Americans, new research shows. 

Among Black patients, heart failure typically sets in at about 60 years of age, compared to 73.6 on average for white patients.

The study, conducted by res...

New Law Curbed 'Surprise' Medical Bills For Patients, Cut Out-Of-Pocket Costs

For years, everyday Americans found themselves blindsided by surprise medical bills that could devastate family finances.

But the bipartisan No Surprises Act passed by Congress in 2022 has slashed both the number of surprise bills and out-of-pocket costs borne by patients, a new study finds.

The bill prohibits unexpected bills after ...

Most Don't Know Prostate Cancer Can Be a Silent Killer, Poll Finds

Too often, American men and their loved ones mistakenly believe that prostate cancers must always present with symptoms, a new poll shows.

Of the people polled, 4 out of 5 people (80%) did not know that the early-stage prostate cancer often arises in the absence of symptoms and is typically only diagnosed with a blood test.

The findi...

ADHD Drugs Often Prescribed Too Early To Preschoolers

Expert consensus on the treatment of preschoolers diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is clear: Try behavioral therapies for six months before prescribing medications.

However, a new study found this guideline was followed in only 14.1% of U.S. cases involving children ages 3 to 5. 

“We ...

Feel the Beat: Music Might Help Regulate Blood Pressure

Everyone probably knows the phrase "music hath charms to soothe the savage breast," and new research suggests it may do the same for heart health.

A small study found that blood pressure appears to "synchronize" to patterns in music. British researchers say that might help boost the body's baroreflex sensitivity — its ability to regu...

Toxic Algae in Lakes Can Kill Pets Within Minutes, Expert Warns

As people enjoy the waning days of summer outdoors, a Virginia Tech veterinary expert reminds pet owners about a potentially deadly hazard: Toxic blue-green algae.

“Toxic cyanobacteria, commonly known as blue-green algae, can be fatal to pets within minutes of exposure,” said Dr. Alexandra Reddy, a veterinarian at the Virginia-...