Should you use opioid drugs for chronic pain?
Chronic pain, which lasts for three months or longer, is difficult to treat.
Many people rely on opioid pain medications, but these drugs are controversial....
Semen quality strongly linked to life expectancy in men
A large study of nearly 80,000 men has found that sperm quality is linked to how long men live.
The research, published in Human Reproduction, shows that men with higher...
Scientists find hidden genetic cause of congenital heart disease
Scientists at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have uncovered new genetic interactions that may contribute to congenital heart disease (CHD), one of the most...
Scientists develop new treatment for common bowel disease
Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a chronic disease that causes inflammation in the large intestine, affecting between 600,000 and 900,000 Americans, according to the National Institutes of...
Four things to know about the rise of colon cancer in younger adults
Once a disease primarily diagnosed after age 50, colorectal cancer is affecting more adults at younger ages:
About 1 in 5 colorectal patients are now...
Beyond basic blood tests
Blood courses through your body with every heartbeat. It carries life-giving oxygen to every organ.
Blood also helps remove the waste products your body makes....
An ounce of prevention: pros and cons of disease screenings
Lots of diseases start silently. Conditions like high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and even cancer may have no symptoms at the start.
Screening refers to...
1 in 5 people using drugs and alcohol shows ADHD symptoms
A new study has found that 1 in 5 people who use drugs and alcohol show symptoms of ADHD (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder), with rates rising to over one-third among people...
Friday surgeries linked to higher risk of complications and death
A large study analyzing nearly 430,000 surgical patients has found that people who have surgery on Fridays or the day before a holiday face higher risks of complications, readmissions,...
Sleep apnea may increase Parkinson’s Risk – But CPAP could help
A new study suggests that people with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) may have a higher risk of developing Parkinson’s disease.
However, using a continuous positive...