New non-surgical treatment offers relief for knee pain in older people
A recent study by MedStar Georgetown University Hospital has brought hope to people suffering from chronic knee pain, especially those aged 50 and older.
The...
Keeping blood pressure under control may lower dementia risk
A new study from researchers at Beijing Anzhen Hospital and other institutions has found that keeping blood pressure under control for a longer period...
Common medications may raise risk of memory problems, study warns
Memory problems are something many people worry about as they age. While some forgetfulness is normal, more serious changes in memory and thinking —...
Frogs vs. superbugs: Scientists turn frog slime into powerful new antibiotics
Frogs may hold the key to fighting dangerous drug-resistant bacteria.
These amazing animals have survived for hundreds of millions of years in wet, microbe-filled environments—from...
Your smartwatch might be a powerful heart health tool
A new study suggests that your smartwatch could do more than just count your steps or track your heart rate—it might help assess your...
Women face higher risk of death after heart surgery
A new study from the University of Michigan has found that women are more likely to die from complications after high-risk heart surgery than...
Widely used heart drugs may lower dementia risk in older adults
A study from the Karolinska Institutet in Sweden has found that some commonly used cardiovascular medications are linked to a reduced risk of dementia...
What your headaches might be telling about your blood sugar
Have you ever wondered why some people get headaches or migraines more often than others? The answer may lie in something deep inside us—our...
Who decides? How oncologists shape cancer patients’ final days
For cancer patients nearing the end of life, deciding whether to continue treatment or focus on comfort is deeply personal.
However, a new study from...
Where does health care money really go?
Health care costs in the United States have been rising for years, placing a heavy burden on many Americans. But where does all the...