Myasthenia gravis often affects younger women, older men and can include a set of confusing symptoms such as slurred speech ...

Many people assume that loud snoring or constant tiredness is normal, but these could actually be signs of sleep apnea, a serious sleep disorder where breathing repeatedly stops and starts during the ...

For those who have tested positive for (or are suspected to have) COVID-19, there are a few things to do to stay healthy as the virus runs its course: plenty of rest, staying hydrated, monitoring your ...

We often associate stroke with the elderly, but this perception is dangerously outdated. In recent years, there has been a disturbing increase in the number of strokes affecting individuals 18:50 ...

Post-concussion syndrome (PCS) following childhood traumatic brain injury (TBI) can result in persistent cognitive impairments that extend into adulthood, yet it remains significantly underdiagnosed ...

Objective: To investigate the association between depressive symptoms and social support among a representative sample of the Brazilian population aged 50 years or older. Methods: Cross-sectional ...

THURSDAY, Aug. 28, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- Many adults do not recognize symptoms of hip problems, although a majority do understand that a clicking sensation in the hip is a sign of a hip problem, ...

Agonal breathing sounds like gasping and is a medical emergency. Call 911 and start CPR if you see someone with agonal breathing. Agonal breathing is the body's last attempt to stay alive before death ...

1 Department of Psychology, College of Behavioral Sciences and Community Affairs, Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico, Ponce, Puerto Rico 2 Health Equity, Administration & Technology ...