Common bowel problems linked to depression
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a group of conditions in which the intestines become inflamed (red and swollen).
Two major types of IBD are Crohn’s...
Researchers discover a cause of hearing loss
Younger adults with normal hearing can typically understand speech in the presence of a competing speaker without much effort, but this ability to understand...
This sperm test may reveal autism risk in future children
The causes of autism spectrum disorder or ASD are not fully understood; researchers believe both genetics and environment play a role.
In some cases, the...
This sex drug may help treat heart failure
In a recent study, researchers found that a drug used to treat erectile dysfunction to slow or even reverse the progression of heart failure.
They...
Diet, not exercise, may be key to addressing biggest cause of liver disease
In a new study, researchers found that a chronic disease affecting up to 80% of overweight people may be causing an iron deficiency that...
This light therapy could improve quality of life in people with Alzheimer’s disease
In a new study, researchers found that a tailored lighting intervention can lessen the impact of these symptoms in older adults living with Alzheimer's...
This study discovers a disease linked to testicular cancer
A recent study from the University of California, San Francisco and elsewhere have found that an autoimmune disease appears to affect men with testicular...
These may be the best treatments for rheumatoid arthritis
For some conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, it is difficult for patients to decide which treatment option is best for them.
Because there are several...
New hair growth discovery may help cure baldness
In a new study, researchers have discovered a previously unknown smooth muscle that surrounds hair follicles.
The finding may help develop a new treatment for...
6 questions everyone should ask before surgery
Patients usually have questions before a surgical procedure.
Doctors like to know their patients are involved in their own care, and they appreciate listening to...