New drug may help treat hand osteoarthritis
More than 40% of individuals will develop osteoarthritis (OA) during their lifetime.
Hand (OA) is an extremely common form of OA and there are currently...
This sleep problem combo may increase risks of heart disease, high blood pressure, death
A recent study from Flinders University found people who suffer from both insomnia and obstructive sleep apnea are more likely to suffer from heart...
Drinking alcohol this Christmas and New Year? These medicines really don’t mix
A glass or two of champagne with Christmas lunch. A cool crisp beer at the beach. Some cheeky cocktails with friends to see in...
4 things to know about stiff person syndrome
In a video posted to Instagram, Grammy-award-winning singer Celine Dion announced that she has a rare condition called stiff person syndrome — and postponed...
Sports journalist Grant Wahl died of an aortic aneurysm — here’s what it is
American journalist Grant Wahl, who died while reporting on a match during the 2022 Qatar World Cup, is said to have suffered from a...
Smoking may increase risk of memory loss in mid-life adults
In a study from The Ohio State University, scientists found middle-aged smokers are far more likely to report having memory loss and confusion than...
People with very high blood pressure should drink less coffee
In a study from the National Center for Global Health and Medicine in Tokyo, scientists found people with severely high blood pressure who drink...
Scientists find the cause of smell loss in long COVID
In a study from Duke Health and elsewhere, scientists found the reason some people fail to recover their sense of smell after COVID-19 is...
Scientists find key to reducing breast cancer risk
In a study from the University of Otago, scientists found a gene, that when modified, could reduce the risk of breast cancer.
The discovery also...
How to treat type 2 diabetes successfully
A recent study from the Technion developed a novel approach to treating type 2 diabetes is being developed.
Diabetes is caused by insulin resistance and...