Category: Life Sciences

Ask Tufts Experts: Sustainability of Tree Nuts; Feeling Faint when Meals are Skipped

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I recently heard that growing almonds requires more water than producing beef. I want to…

Get to Know Shell Beans

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From the familiar navy, pinto, and lima beans to soybeans and heirloom varieties like scarlet…

Is it Dementia, or Aging?

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When are lapses in memory a cause for concern, and when are they simply a…

Is a “Juice Cleanse” Right for You?

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Juice cleanses involve consuming nothing but fruit and vegetable juices, often organic and raw, for…

Newsbites: High blood pressure; Loneliness and CVD; Controlling blood sugar; Supplement overuse

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Have High Blood Pressure? Healthy Lifestyle Choices Linked to Lower Risk of Death A study…

What You Need to Know about Prostate Cancer

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Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer among men in the U.S. and around…

Ask Dr. Etingin: Signs of high blood sugar; Brain aneurysm

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My 80-year-old mother, who has diabetes, has recently moved into my home so I can…

The Most Common Tests Used to Assess Heart Function

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If your doctor suspects you have heart disease, he or she may order some tests…

Patient Participation Is a Must for Optimum Hip Replacement Outcome

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More than 350,000 hip replacement surgeries are performed each year in the U.S. And the…

For Painful Gallstones, Gallbladder Removal May Be Necessary

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Your gallbladder is a small, pear-shaped organ located on the right side of your abdomen…