Healthy sperm: Improving your fertility Understand how lifestyle can affect sperm health and find out what you can do to boost fertility. By Mayo Clinic Staff Having healthy sperm is an important part of fertility. But a variety of factors can affect sperm health. Learn about steps to take, as well as things to avoid, … Read more
Hinge Health’s Enso product. Courtesy: Hinge Health Hinge Health, a provider of digital physical therapy services, filed to go public on Monday, the latest sign that the IPO market is starting to crack open. Hinge Health uses software to help patients treat musculoskeletal injuries, chronic pain and carry out post-surgery rehabilitation remotely. The company’s revenue last … Read more
A mural depicting Samsui women in Chinatown in Singapore. Edwin Koo | Getty Images From listening devices that detect falls to “patient sitter” systems in hospitals and robots helping with exercise in care homes, Singapore is looking to artificial intelligence to help manage the health of its elderly population. By 2030, a quarter of Singaporeans … Read more
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. speaks in the Oval Office of the White House, on the day he is sworn in as secretary of Health and Human Service in Washington, D.C., U.S., Feb. 13, 2025. Nathan Howard | Reuters The nation’s new top health official could further erode already falling U.S. vaccination rates against once-common childhood … Read more
Angina treatment: Stents, drugs, lifestyle changes — What’s best? Options for your angina treatment can include lifestyle changes, medicines, or angioplasty and stenting. Discover the benefits and risks of each treatment. By Mayo Clinic Staff Reduced blood flow to the heart can cause a type of chest pain called angina. Angina is a symptom that … Read more
Niacin to improve cholesterol numbers Niacin is an important B vitamin that may raise levels of high-density lipoprotein — also called HDL — cholesterol, the “good” cholesterol, and lower triglycerides. By Mayo Clinic Staff Niacin is an important B vitamin that may raise levels of high-density lipoprotein — also called HDL — cholesterol, the “good” … Read more
Surgery for stress urinary incontinence in women Surgery may provide a long-term solution for women with stress urinary incontinence when other treatments don’t work. Learn about your options for surgery. By Mayo Clinic Staff Stress urinary incontinence is the loss of bladder control when you exert pressure on your bladder by coughing, sneezing, laughing, exercising … Read more
Hinge Health’s TrueMotion feature. Courtesy: Hinge Health Digital physical therapy startup Hinge Health is gearing up to file for an initial public offering, potentially as soon as next week, CNBC has learned. Hinge Health helps patients with musculoskeletal injuries ranging from minor sprains to chronic pain recover from the comfort of their own homes. Its IPO … Read more
Dietitian’s tip: Roasting butternut squash brings out the flavor of this main-dish salad. Number of servings Serves 6 Diabetes meal plan DASH diet Low-sodium Heart-healthy Weight management Low-fat Meatless Healthy-carb Gluten-free High-fiber Ingredients 1 butternut squash, peeled and seeded, cut into 1/2-inch pieces (about 8 cups) 2 teaspoons olive oil 2 large apples, cored and … Read more
Dietitian’s tip: This vegan stew is a one-pot meal. You can add chopped spinach or kale before serving without changing the calorie count much. Number of servings Serves 8 Diabetes meal plan DASH diet Heart-healthy Weight management Plant-based Meatless Healthy-carb Gluten-free High-fiber Ingredients 3 cups butternut squash (about 2 pounds), peeled, seeded and cut into … Read more