May 27, 2025

The UV Index is a number that provides information on how strong the sun’s UV rays are on a given day. The higher the number, the greater risk of sunburn and damage to your skin without protection.

May 27, 2025

While more studies are needed to confirm how taurine affects the body outside of a lab setting, the initial findings are enough to make you stop and think.

May 27, 2025

Despite the obstacles, by the second week at Jackson Memorial’s ICU, the team removed his ventilator and began preparing him for transplant. Slowly, Martinez began to respond – both physically and emotionally.

May 26, 2025

“We targeted his cancer with 11 months of chemotherapy and 31 rounds of proton beam radiation, which is very precise,” Marisel said. “It affected the symmetry of his face, vision, teeth, and even cognition. But still, he fights through that – he’s super smart and never gives up.”

May 26, 2025

At just 5 years old, Emory Crosdale was diagnosed with Joubert syndrome, a rare disease that affects how the brain develops, specifically motor skills, balance, and coordination.

May 22, 2025

You’ll likely confirm your pregnancy with a home test. An early ultrasound (around six to nine weeks) can show if you’re having twins and whether they’re identical or fraternal. This scan also helps determine if your babies share a placenta or sac, which affects your care plan.

May 22, 2025

At Jackson Health System, we see firsthand how obesity affects nearly every organ system, particularly the heart. But we also see how lives can be transformed with the right help.

May 21, 2025

The “migraine meal” from McDonald’s is making waves as a new trend on social media. Influencers and everyday users are claiming that ordering a large Coca-Cola and fries can stop a migraine in its tracks.

May 21, 2025

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the Lumipulse test by Fujirebio Diagnostics, the first blood-based diagnostic tool cleared for detecting Alzheimer’s disease.