Health & Wellness
New Tool Could Delay Knee Replacement for Many Arthritis Patients
Doctors may soon have a new way to treat chronic knee arthritis without major surgery, according to new research.
Osteoarthritis is the most common type...
Supplement Use Before Surgery May Improve Liver Regeneration
Major liver surgery places extraordinary demands on the body.
Although the liver is famous for its ability to regenerate, rebuilding lost tissue requires huge amounts...
Could This Outpatient Procedure Delay Knee Replacement?
Millions of people live with knee osteoarthritis, a disease that slowly damages the cartilage protecting the knee joint.
As the condition progresses, everyday activities such...
A Hidden Eye Signal May Predict Recovery After Severe Brain Injury
Doctors caring for unconscious patients often have to answer one of the hardest questions in medicine: will this person wake up?
At the moment, there...
Hidden Cholesterol Switch Could Lead to a New Heart Disease Treatment
Heart disease remains the leading cause of death worldwide, and high LDL cholesterol is one of its biggest risk factors.
LDL is often called "bad"...
Hidden Causes of Thyroid Diseases You Need to Know
Many people have heard of thyroid disease, but not everyone knows how important the thyroid gland really is.
This small, butterfly-shaped gland sits at the...
Scientists Discover a Way to Help Aging Joints Act Young Again
Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis and one of the leading causes of pain and disability around the world.
It affects millions of...
Millions of Older Adults Still Take Daily Aspirin When They No Longer Need It
For many years, taking one small “baby” aspirin every day was widely believed to be one of the best ways to help prevent heart...
ADHD Drug May Have Heart Side Effects
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common condition that affects both children and adults.
People with ADHD may find it hard to pay attention, stay organized,...
These Everyday Foods Can Help Lower Blood Sugar Naturally
Keeping blood sugar within a healthy range is one of the best ways to protect your health.
This is especially true for people with type...
Could Too Much Vitamin D Slow Your Reactions?
Vitamin D is best known for helping keep bones strong and healthy. It helps the body absorb calcium and lowers the risk of broken...
A Common Constipation Drug May Help Protect the Kidneys
Chronic kidney disease, often called CKD, is a long-term condition in which the kidneys slowly lose their ability to filter waste and extra fluid...
Common Blood Pressure Drug May Also Protect Women With Migraines From Stroke
A widely used medicine for high blood pressure and migraine prevention may offer another important health benefit for women.
A large new study suggests that...
Common Arthritis Drug Could Bring New Hope for Painful Hands
For many people, pain in the hands is more than a small inconvenience. It can make everyday activities difficult, slow, and frustrating.
Simple tasks such...
Common Blood Pressure Drugs May Raise Fall Risk in Older People
High blood pressure is one of the most common health problems in older adults.
If it is left untreated, it can greatly increase the risk...
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Brain Health
Parkinson’s Drug shows promise in Fighting treatment-resistant depression
For people living with severe depression, the hardest part is not always sadness. Many describe something even more troubling: the feeling that life has...
Women Living with Parkinson’s Disease Have More Alzheimer’s Brain Changes
Parkinson's disease is usually known for causing movement problems, but it can also affect memory and thinking as people grow older.
Parkinson's disease is a...
A Hidden Eye Signal May Predict Recovery After Severe Brain Injury
Doctors caring for unconscious patients often have to answer one of the hardest questions in medicine: will this person wake up?
At the moment, there...
Common Blood Pressure Drug May Also Protect Women With Migraines From Stroke
A widely used medicine for high blood pressure and migraine prevention may offer another important health benefit for women.
A large new study suggests that...
Sleep Problems Could Be One of the Earliest Signs of Alzheimer’s Disease
Many people think of Alzheimer's disease as a memory disorder. The first signs that come to mind are forgetting names, getting lost, or having...