Smokers have a higher risk of low back pain
A new study has found that smokers are at high risk for low back pain.
The finding shows they also have higher rates of healthcare...
New heated tobacco device could damage lung cells as much as e-cigs and smoking
In a new study, researchers directly compared new heated tobacco devices with vaping and traditional cigarettes and found all three are toxic to human...
Scientists discover a new human disease in a man
In a recent study, researchers at McGill University identified a new human disease—”combined immunoficiency” or CID—and the gene responsible for it, “ICOSLG.”
The disease is...
Primary care doctors may help you live longer, Stanford study shows
In a new study, researchers have shown just how important primary care physicians are in prolonging our lives.
The research was led by researchers at...
Flu vaccination could benefit COPD patients
A new study has found that patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) face heightened risks of death, critical illness, and hospitalization if they...
How long does cannabis use affect your memory?
In a recent study, researchers found cannabis use impairs “new verbal learning,” or the ability to remember what you have just read, for 12...
Opioid addiction: 11 big signs you should know
Many people use opioid to deal with chronic pain.
However, when they overuse the drug, they become addicted to it.
it is not always easy to...
Stanford study shows life span is increasing for people older than 65
In a recent study, Stanford biologist Shripad Tuljapurkar had assumed humans were approaching the limit to their longevity.
That’s what previous research had suggested.
But what...
Sexual assault strongly harms physical and mental health of women
In a recent study, researchers at the University of Pittsburgh show that experiences of sexual harassment and sexual assault could have a big impact...
Hospital privacy curtains may harm your health
In a recent study, researchers found that without timely intervention, privacy curtains in hospitals can become breeding grounds for resistant bacteria and pose a...