Stars from the dawn of the universe found hidden in the heart of our own galaxy

Stars from the dawn of the universe found hidden in the heart of our own galaxy

Ancient stars born during the Cosmic Dawn have been identified at the center of the Milky Way. As part of a survey to discover some of the oldest known stars in the Universe, scientists have conducted a comprehensive search for these ancient but elusive stars, and have found that the measures revolving around the galactic … Read more

From the heart: A retired music professor and cardiologist are bringing joy to Edward Hospital

Philip Spencer and David Kim bring their love of music to the Edward Hospital lobby.  Spencer plays every Tuesday and Thursday, and Kim comes by most Thursday mornings, his time permitting.

Don’t be surprised if the next time you’re at Edward Hospital you hear a jazz tune coming from the heart hospital management. NaperVoice founding director Philip Spencer spends Tuesdays and Thursdays tickling the ivories of a grand piano tucked away in the atrium. Sometimes, David Kim, a cardiologist at Naperville hospital, stops by to sing … Read more

Levels of food processing affect blood pressure variability, new study reveals

Study: Food Consumption by Degree of Processing is Associated with Night Diving and Blood Pressure Variability: The ELSA-Brasil Study.  Image Credit: Gorloff-KV/Shutterstock.com

In a recent study published in Nutrition, metabolism and cardiovascular diseases Journal, the researchers used ambulatory blood pressure monitoring to evaluate the relationship between the degree of processed foods consumed and blood pressure variability. Their findings indicate that a high proportion of processed foods in the diet correlates positively with greater blood pressure variability and … Read more