Most African-American Men and Women Will Have High Blood Pressure Under New American Heart Association/American College of Cardiology Guidelines
High Blood Pressure Redefined For First Time In 14 Years: 130 Is the New High
Diseases and Conditions
In Tennessee, Religious Community Helps Combat Opioid Epidemic
Wendell Taylor hurt his back in the midst of a rough divorce nearly a decade ago. His doctor gave him a […]
The American Stroke Association Recognizes World Stroke Day October 29
Did you know that stroke is the second leading cause of death worldwide and a leading cause of disability — […]
The Dangers of Physician-Assisted Death
Politicians in the nation’s capital will vote this week on a physician-assisted death bill, a measure that cuts to the core […]
Spirituality Associated With Longer Survival Rates In HIV-Positive Patients, Study Finds
A new study suggests certain coping techniques are associated with longer life spans in sick patients.
Study: 90% of Americans Have Prayed for Healing at Some Point
When Americans experience health problems, they don’t just rely on doctors and medications. A new study found that most Americans […]
Zika Virus Tests Catholic Position on Birth Control
Zika-infected mosquitoes aren’t just causing medical problems, they’re creating a theological conundrum for the Roman Catholic Church, according to priests […]
A Pro-Life View of Death and Dying
Note: Yesterday, California became the fifth—and most populous—state to pass an assisted dying bill. The California law, which was modeled on […]
The Power of Prayer – and Chemotherapy
‘Repair enzymes’ fix damaged DNA in cells. Talking to God can repair damaged souls.
MSF Warns Ebola Could Hit Again and Health Authorities Would Hardly Do Better
The Ebola epidemic could flare up again in West Africa and health authorities are no better equipped to control it […]
‘Apparently, I Have Passed Away’: Cancer Victim Writes Her Own Obituary
Two weeks before she passed away, Emily Phillips asked her family if she could read the obituary she’d penned for […]
Bill Gates Warns the World: Get Ready for the Next Epidemic
“An epidemic is one of the few catastrophes that could set the world back drastically in the next few decades,” […]
Study: Ultrasound Reveals How Fetuses React to Moms Who Smoke
Smoking has long been known to cause complications in pregnancy but a new study aims to show how the unborn […]
Deadly Listeria Cases Linked to Blue Bell Ice Cream
The Food and Drug Administration has issued an advisory after five cases of listeria were linked to Blue Bell ice […]
American Health Worker Taken to Maryland Hospital After Contracting Ebola In Sierra Leone
An American healthcare worker who tested positive for the Ebola virus while working in Sierra Leone arrived in the United […]
21-Year-Old Woman ‘Dies’ 36 Times a Year Due to Rare Heart Condition
This incredible video shows the moment a young woman with a rare heart condition becomes clinically dead for a minute […]
Autism Appears Largely Genetic, Studies Find
Autism is caused by genetic make-up in 74-98% of cases, a Medical Research Council study of 516 twins indicates.
State Lawmakers Propose New Legislation In Response to Measles Outbreak
Chris Barr had no problem getting his eight children exempted from vaccinations when they went to school. First in California, […]
