Dance can reduce agitation in people with Alzheimer’s disease
Dancing is more than just fun—it may also bring real benefits to people living with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. A new...
‘Healthy 23-year-old’ had stroke during spin class
During a health fair at her workplace, 23-year-old Emma Rand had her vitals checked.
"Have you seen a doctor in a while?" the nurse asked....
Most common back pain treatments barely work, study finds
A new study suggests that only about 1 in 10 common non-surgical and non-invasive treatments for lower back pain are actually effective—and even then,...
Snack on pecans for a healthier heart and better diet
A new study from Penn State University shows that swapping your usual snacks for pecans can help lower cholesterol and improve overall diet quality.
Researchers...
Tiny medical implants get big security upgrade to stop hackers
Imagine a tiny device inside your body—smaller than a grain of rice—that can treat serious health conditions like epilepsy or depression.
These smart implants are...
This drug shows long-term benefits for weight loss and diabetes prevention
A new study published in the New England Journal of Medicine suggests that tirzepatide, a medication originally developed for diabetes, may offer substantial and long-lasting weight loss and significantly reduce...
Women with peripheral vascular disease often underdiagnosed and undertreated
Peripheral vascular disease (PVD) affects the blood vessels outside the heart and can cause serious health problems. However, it is often overlooked in women,...
Why common depression drugs could prevent infections and sepsis
A new study suggests that fluoxetine, commonly known as Prozac, may do more than treat depression. Researchers at the Salk Institute found that it...
What to know about flushing kidney stones
Have you ever heard that passing a kidney stone is more painful than giving birth? Each year, more than 1 million people in the...
What is congestive heart failure?
Imagine experiencing shortness of breath during everyday activities, like walking to the kitchen to make a sandwich.
Your legs are swelling.
Then, you notice you’ve had...