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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...

This vaccine may help prevent Alzheimer’s disease

Holidays are a time for family. Festive gatherings with parents, grandparents, aunts, and uncles create memories that last a lifetime. But when a loved one...

Researchers develop new method for emergency pain relief

Intravenous morphine is the most commonly used care for relieving acute pain in the emergency room, but the need to get an IV line...

These 3 supplements may protect against heart disease, stroke

Recent studies have found that some common dietary supplements may help protect people from heart disease and stroke. In one study from Tulane University in...

This battery-free pacemaker has a size of a dime

In a new study, researchers have developed and tested for the first time in vivo a miniaturized, battery-free pacemaker that supports optical and electrical...

These medicines and driving don’t mix

If you’re taking a medication, is it safe to drive? Most likely, yes. Still, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) advises you to make...

Scientists discover how type 2 diabetes develops

In a new study, researchers found the mechanism by which pancreatic cells secrete high levels of insulin during the early stages of diabetes. The research...

Obesity, but not poor diet and inactivity, linked to higher risk of dementia

In a new study, researchers found that obesity in midlife is linked to a greater risk of dementia later in life; however, poor diet...