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Study finds beer belly warning sign of increased heart failure risk

Study finds beer belly warning sign of increased heart failure risk

By Stephen Beech A beer belly is a key warning sign of increased heart failure risk, according to new research. Excess fat stored around the waist is more strongly associated with the potentially deadly condition than body mass index (BMI), say scientists. The study suggests that where fat is stored

US judge halts implementation of Trump vaccine overhaul

US judge halts implementation of Trump vaccine overhaul

A US judge on Monday dealt a blow to the Trump administration by blocking the government from implementing major vaccine policy changes made by health chief Robert F. Kennedy Jr. The federal court in Massachusetts abruptly halted key components of the overhaul that vaccine skeptic Kennedy has rolled out over

Man with Motor Neurone Disease invents gadgets to beat daily struggles

Man with Motor Neurone Disease invents gadgets to beat daily struggles

By James Connolly A tech whizz with Motor Neurone Disease (MND) has turned his home into a Wallace & Gromit-style lab of inventions to help him beat the daily struggles of his condition. Andrew Herbert, 55, has rigged up everything from smart sensors to an AI-powered bird-watching

St. James Hospital in Butte receives re-accreditation affirming cardiac care standards

The American College of Cardiology recently recognized Intermountain Health St. James Hospital for its demonstrated expertise and commitment in treating patients experiencing chest pain and heart attack symptoms. The Butte medical facility achieved Chest Pain Center with Primary PCI Re‑Accreditation following a rigorous onsite evaluation confirming the organization’s

Anxiety and ADHD can overlap – here’s how to untangle these widespread mental health disorders

Anxiety and ADHD can overlap – here’s how to untangle these widespread mental health disorders

For decades, one of the greatest challenges to treating neurological disorders like attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder is that its symptoms often resemble those of several other conditions. Overlapping disorders are extremely common when it comes to neurological diagnoses. A child who struggles to sit still, focus or complete tasks could

New state-of-the-art test identifies aggressive prostate cancer

New state-of-the-art test identifies aggressive prostate cancer

By Stephen Beech Scans that makes prostate cancer cells "glow" could cut the need for invasive biopsies, according to new research. The state-of-the-art imaging test could safely halve the number of men who need to undergo a biopsy for suspected prostate cancer following inconclusive results

The hidden infrastructure behind every prescription drug in 2026

The hidden infrastructure behind every prescription drug in 2026

The hidden infrastructure behind every prescription drug in 2026 A customer steps up to the counter at a neighborhood pharmacy. An insurance card is scanned. A pharmacist asks if there are any questions. A small paper bag with the medication inside slides across the counter. What most of us don’