You need to remove false teeth before general anesthetic, doctors warn
In a new study, researchers suggest that false teeth need to be taken out before a general anesthetic.
They reported that a 72-year-old's dentures got...
Walnuts may help prevent common inflammatory bowel disease
In a new study, researchers found that eating walnuts could offer protection against ulcerative colitis, a form of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).
The research was...
Stroke may lead to lower vitamin D
Low vitamin D levels do not lead to strokes but can result from them, according to the latest study that looks at the relationship...
Lower back pain? Try self-administered acupressure
A recent study finds that acupressure, a traditional Chinese medicine technique, can improve chronic pain symptoms in the lower back.
“Acupressure is similar to acupuncture,...
Depression symptoms could be signs for cognitive decline in some people
In a new study, researchers found that that depression symptoms in healthy older people who have brain amyloid, a biological marker of Alzheimer’s, could...
5 medication rules for summer you need to know
When temperatures soar, we know we are at risk for heatstroke and dehydration. However, not many people know that high temperatures can impact their...
Aerobic exercise could improve recovery after stroke
Rehabilitation for most stroke survivors rarely involves aerobic fitness.
But new research suggests they might be missing out on a significant healing opportunity.
An analysis of...
Crocodile smiles hold the secret to regrowing teeth
Unlike people, crocodiles do not clean their teeth to slow down wear and tear.
Instead, they get rid of them and replace them with new...
The impact of obesity on cancer risk is at least double than thought
In a new study, researchers found that the effect of being overweight and obese on the risk of cancer is at least twice as...
Scientists discover a cause of age-related memory loss
In a new study, researchers found that calcium levels in specific cells in the brain play a key role in age-related memory loss.
The finding...