10 effective ways to manage chronic pain
Chronic pain is a widespread condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It can be caused by a variety of factors, including injury, illness,...
A stroke at 30 sapped an elementary school teacher’s joy. Then she reclaimed it.
Elementary school teacher Rachel Henry had been having monster headaches for a few weeks. She complained about them to colleagues, family, even the school...
Mild COVID-19 still can harm your heart health
New research indicates that even mild cases of COVID-19 may lead to long-term negative effects on heart health.
The study focused on the stiffness of...
Why unawareness of memory decline can be dangerous
In a recent study published in JAMA Network Open, researchers discovered that a lack of awareness, rather than increased awareness, of memory decline is...
Why taking fever-reducing meds and drinking fluids may not be the best way to...
As flu season progresses, so does the chorus of advice, professional and otherwise, to drink plenty of fluids and take fever-reducing medications, like acetaminophen,...
How to treat and prevent kidney stones
Most of us have heard about kidney stones and the pain they can cause, but not everyone knows exactly what they are, why some...
ChatGPT may help people with liver disease, cancer
A recent study conducted by researchers at Cedars-Sinai has shown that artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots may be used to improve health outcomes for patients...
Intensive Blood Pressure Control Reduces Dementia Risk, Even with Low Diastolic Levels
A few years back, scientists made an exciting discovery: lowering blood pressure could help prevent mental decline in people over 50 who have high...
Best and worst diets for kidney health: What you need to know
Your kidneys play a crucial role in maintaining your overall health by filtering waste products and excess fluids from your blood.
A balanced diet is...
Anxiety is linked to gut health, study finds
Scientists have found that a type of stomach bacteria could play a role in making some people feel more anxious.
This bacteria is called Helicobacter...