Chronic back pain could lead to serious vascular diagnosis
Ryan Basore spent years struggling with backaches.
The 42-year-old tried everything he could think of to alleviate his pain — from regular massages to yoga and...
Scientists find a cause of hearing troubles in older people
In a new study, researchers found older people’s hearing problems may be because their brains work with less information.
They found that the neural response...
This sleep problem linked to blinding eye disease in people with diabetes
In a new study, researchers found that severe sleep apnea is a risk factor for developing diabetic macular edema, a complication of diabetes that can cause vision...
Why heart drug statins give muscle pain
In a new study, researchers found a potential mechanism explaining why some people who take drugs to lower their cholesterol develop sore, aching muscles.
The...
This common osteoarthritis treatment may damage joints
In a new study, researchers found corticosteroid injections used to treat osteoarthritis pain in the hip and knee may be more dangerous than previously...
Mindfulness may help reduce opioid cravings, chronic pain
In a new study, researchers found people suffering from opioid addiction and chronic pain may have fewer cravings and less pain if they use...
Alzheimer’s disease is detectable in blood tests, study shows
In a new study, researchers have discovered changes in blood samples linked to Alzheimer's disease.
They examined disease-discordant twin pairs: one sibling who suffered from...
Cataract surgery could protect you from car accidents, new study shows
In a new study, researchers used a driving simulator to test patients’ vision before and after cataract surgery.
They found that near misses and crashes...
Activity trackers may benefit people with diabetes and heart disease
In a new study, researchers have done the largest ever review of the effect of movement-monitoring devices, such as pedometers, on the activity of...
Scientists find better way to predict prostate cancer growth
In a new study, researchers have discovered a new way to predict the aggressiveness and future behavior of prostate cancers.
The new method uses images...