Study finds more effective treatment for head and neck cancer
A recent study explored a new way to treat certain patients with head and neck cancer. The researchers tested whether combining radiation therapy with...
Spine injections do not help chronic back pain, scientists say
A group of international experts has strongly advised against using spine injections for adults with long-term back pain. Their recommendation, published in The BMJ, is...
New guidelines allow athletes with heart conditions to compete safely
Athletes with heart conditions may not need to give up competitive sports, according to a new scientific statementpublished in Circulation and JACC.
The statement, created by experts from the American...
Common gynecological disorders may increase heart and brain disease risk
Women with certain gynecological conditions, such as endometriosis, heavy periods, or irregular menstrual cycles, may have a higher risk of developing heart disease and...
Mindfulness can help people with COPD manage symptoms, study finds
Researchers from the University at Buffalo School of Nursing have discovered that mindfulness may offer significant relief for people living with chronic obstructive pulmonary...
LASIK vs. PRK: Which vision correction surgery is right for you?
Most people are familiar with LASIK, a refractive surgery performed hundreds of thousands of times in the United States each year.
But there's another option...
Early detection and treatment can lessen the impact of heart valve disease
More than 60,000 people die from heart valve disease (HVD) in the U.S. each year, according to the American Heart Association 2025 Heart Disease and Stroke...
Common spine pain procedures may offer little to no relief, study finds
A new study from McMaster University suggests that many widely used procedures for chronic spine pain may be ineffective when compared to placebo treatments (sham procedures). The findings,...
This mineral can be the key to lowering blood pressure
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a common health issue that can lead to serious problems like heart disease and stroke. Many people know...
Why hypothyroidism is much more than a thyroid problem
When people hear the word metabolism, they often think about how fast their body burns calories. But metabolism is much more than that—it includes all...