Many surgery patients get opioid prescriptions they don’t need
In a new study from Michigan Medicine, researchers found that surgeons can ease their patients’ pain from common operations without prescribing opioids, and avoid...
Drinking this at breakfast may lower blood sugar throughout the day
In a recent study from the University of Guelph, researchers found that a change in breakfast routine may provide benefits for the management of...
This foot test can show heart rhythm disorder in people with diabetes
In a recent study presented at EHRA 2021, researchers found that atrial fibrillation can be detected during annual foot assessments in patients with diabetes.
The...
This common health problem may increase death risk in women
In a recent study published in the Journal of General Internal Medicine, researchers found a higher mortality risk for women with back pain when...
Low-protein diets may help you live longer, preventing chronic diseases
In a new study from the University of Wisconsin, researchers found that low-protein diets can reprogram metabolism and reduce the risks of many chronic...
5 reasons you need to see a gut-health doctor
If you regularly experience common ailments—like heartburn or stomachaches that don't improve with over-the-counter medications, or you have severe pain or other symptoms—a gastroenterologist...
This study shows a new way to stop inflammation
In a recent study published in Nature Chemical Biology, researchers discovered a new method to stop inflammations in its tracks.
The finding may help develop new...
Scientists find new antiviral drug to treat COVID-19, flu, other viral infection
In a new study from UMass Medical School, researchers found a novel antiviral compound capable of stimulating the innate immune system against the SARS-CoV-2...
This vitamin deficiency may increase your risk of opioid addiction
In a new study from Massachusetts General Hospital, researchers found that vitamin D deficiency strongly exaggerates the craving for and effects of opioids, potentially...
This type of exercise may increase your risk of motor neuron disease
In a new study from the University of Sheffield, researchers found frequent strenuous exercise increases the risk of developing (MND) in certain people
The findings...