Ibuprofen and Tylenol beat opioids for wisdom tooth pain, study finds
A new study led by Rutgers Health shows that over-the-counter pain relievers like ibuprofen and acetaminophen work just as well—or even better—than opioids for...
Pregnancy and breastfeeding help prevent breast cancer in women
A team of researchers has discovered how having children and breastfeeding can help lower a woman's long-term risk of breast cancer.
The study, led by...
RSV can cause severe long-term health problems, study finds
Many people think respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, is just another cold.
But new research shows it can be just as serious as better-known infections...
A promising drug can slow aggressive breast cancer
Scientists at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) have developed a new experimental drug that could bring hope to people with one of the...
These painkillers can also fight deadly bone cancer
Researchers from Johns Hopkins Medicine and several partner institutions have discovered that two existing pain medications could help fight one of the most aggressive...
After 25 procedures and constant fainting, patient finds long-term relief
Before her surgery in Ann Arbor, Amy Benét’s left brachiocephalic vein was 100% constricted, while the right was between 92-95% closed.
Doctors explained this stenosis...
A fading sense of smell may show heart disease risk, study finds
A new study suggests that losing your sense of smell as you get older could be a warning sign of future heart problems.
Researchers from...
Wearing heated pants may lower blood pressure, study shows
You may not think of heat as something that could help your heart, but a new study shows that warming up your body—especially with...
Two kidney tests give different results—and that could reveal big health problems
A new study shows that when two common tests for kidney function give very different results, it may be a sign of serious health...
Why people with Alzheimer’s disease forget loved ones
One of the most painful experiences for families of Alzheimer’s patients is when a loved one no longer recognizes them.
New research from the University...