Healing burns: burn injury prevention starts at home
Burns can affect anyone. The consequences can range from mild skin damage to permanent scarring or even death. That’s why it’s important for everyone...
A gentler option for breast cancer prevention
Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers affecting women around the world. For decades, doctors have worked to find ways not only...
Scientists may have found the brain’s switch for chronic pain
For most people, pain is temporary. It starts when the body is injured and ends when healing is complete.
This kind of pain helps protect...
Bacteria linked to kidney stone formation
Researchers found that bacteria likely plays a key role in most kidney stones. Previous studies only linked bacteria with kidney stones that formed after...
The best exercise for knee arthritis may be simpler than you think
Knee osteoarthritis affects millions of people worldwide and is a leading cause of pain and reduced mobility. It develops slowly over time as the...
Best exercise for better sleep in older people with mild cognitive decline
Many people know that staying active can help improve sleep. However, scientists have not always agreed on which type of exercise works best.
Some studies...
New drug can prevent breast cancer with fewer side effects
A new study from Karolinska Institutet suggests that a lower-dose drug called endoxifen may offer a safer and more comfortable option for women who...
Scientists find how to switch off ‘bad cholesterol’ at its source
Cholesterol is a fatty substance that the body needs in small amounts, but too much of it can be harmful. When levels of low-density...
Boosting stroke recovery: advances in rehabilitation therapy
A stroke can change your life in an instant. Symptoms come on suddenly. Facial drooping, arm weakness, or slurred speech can all signal that...
Low blood levels may quietly raise dementia risk
Anemia is a common condition, especially in older adults. It happens when the body does not have enough hemoglobin, a substance in red blood...