Autism and synesthesia may be linked on sensory and social levels
In a recent study from Radboud University, researchers found that synesthetes also often have enhanced sensory sensitivity and that they have similar social skills...
Persistent asthma linked to increased risk for heart rhythm disorder
People with persistent asthma could be at 1.5 times higher risk of developing a heart rhythm disorder called atrial fibrillation than those without asthma,...
This stuff in vegetables may help fight fatty liver disease
In a new study, researchers found how a natural compound found in many well-known and widely consumed vegetables can also be used to fight...
This cancer-fighting compound could fight obesity and diabetes, too
In a new study, researchers found that a cancer-fighting compound they discovered some years ago might also reduce body fat and help fight obesity...
Scientists find new way to reverse chronic inflammation and aging
Chronic inflammation, which results when old age, stress or environmental toxins keep the body's immune system in overdrive, can contribute to a variety of...
My back pain: Could yoga, tai chi or qigong help?
About 80% of adults in the United States will experience lower back pain at some point.
Treating back pain typically involves medication, including opioids, surgery,...
Missing drug doses can bring serious harms to your health
According to the Partnership to Fight Chronic Disease, 7.7 million Pennsylvanians live with at least one chronic health condition, such as diabetes, asthma, heart...
Not all hormone therapy equally prevents heart disease in women
Hormone therapy has proven to slow down heart fat increase and the progression of atherosclerosis, the build-up of fats, cholesterol and other substances in...
3 things everyone should know about urinary incontinence (bladder leakage)
Bladder leakage.
For some women, the condition runs their life from the inside, preventing them from playing outside with their kids, going to a workout...
This in-home therapy could benefit people with COPD
In a new study, researchers found the benefits of in-home noninvasive ventilation therapy ― which includes a type referred to as bilevel positive airway...