New ultrasound scan can diagnose most prostate cancer cases
In a new study from Imperial College London, researchers found that a new type of ultrasound scan can diagnose most prostate cancer cases.
The ultrasound...
Mindfulness therapy could reduce opioid misuse and chronic pain at the same time
In a new study from the University of Utah, researchers found that an eight-week mindfulness therapy—Mindfulness-Oriented Recovery Enhancement (MORE)—decreased opioid use and misuse while...
Early menopause women more likely to have dementia later in life, shows study
In a new study, researchers found that women who enter menopause very early, before age 40, are more likely to develop dementia later in...
Nerve damage may contribute to ‘long-COVID’ symptoms
During the COVID-19 pandemic, some people infected with the SARS-CoV-2 virus continue to experience "long-COVID" symptoms persisting at least three months after recovery from...
FDA approves treatment for wider range of patients with heart failure
Recently, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Jardiance (empagliflozin) to reduce the risk of cardiovascular death and hospitalization for heart failure in adults.
Jardiance...
Six vitamins to stop diabetes complications
You might hear your healthcare team talk about long-term health problems in diabetes: serious ones that build up over time called chronic complications.
These health problems...
When it comes to accurate blood pressure readings, cuff size matters
In a new study from Johns Hopkins, researchers found using the wrong size cuff can lead to incorrect blood pressure readings and misdiagnosis.
They found...
COVID-19 booster critical as vaccine-induced antibodies wane in 6 months, don’t protect against Omicron
In a new study from Ohio State University, researchers found neutralizing antibody levels produced by two-dose mRNA vaccines against the original and early variants...
Blueberries could improve your cognitive function
In a study from the University of Cincinnati, researchers found blueberry supplementation improves memory in older adults.
The prevalence of dementia is increasing with the...
2 in 5 COVID-19 survivors have a new disability, study finds
In a recent study published in Critical Care, researchers found six months after recovering from COVID-19 critical illness, one in five people had died, and...