Study finds hospital-diagnosed overweight or obesity linked with markedly higher risk of death over 40 years
Individuals whose overweight or obesity is diagnosed in hospital are 60% more likely to die compared to the general population, …
Chronic inflammation alters the evolution of cells in the colon, study finds
In a new study, researchers have compared diseased colon with healthy tissue to better understand how inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) …
Researcher finds COVID-19 pandemic shapes opportunities for radical change to the U.S. health care system
As the U.S. mourns the tragic number of lives lost due to the mindless COVID-19 virus it has also dramatically …
June Aldi Finds to refresh your home on the cheap this summer
June opens the door on some serious summertime heat, and hot days require some refreshments. Why stop at drinks, though? …
Early on, many seniors were unfazed by coronavirus warnings, study finds
The coronavirus hits older people and those with chronic medical conditions hardest. But many of these folks didn’t take the …
Families give high marks to parenting supports ‘for refugees, by refugees,’ study finds
Refugees from Bhutan and Somalia report high rates of approval for a new intervention program developed “for refugees, by refugees” …
Study finds three anti-seizure drugs equally effective for severe form of epilepsy
There are three treatment options commonly used by doctors in the emergency room to treat patients with refractory status epilepticus, …
Study finds most surfing injuries involve shoulder or knee, surgery usually not required
Over the last few years, surfing has increased in popularity, with about 2.6 million recreational surfers in the United States. …
Public reporting on aortic valve surgeries has decreased access, study finds
Public reporting on aortic valve replacement outcomes has resulted in fewer valve surgeries for people with endocarditis, a new study …
Mum finds special conditioner that helps to tackle head lice
We’ve all suffered the horror of headlice. It’s downright miserable, but a very clever mum has come across an ingenious …
Taking fish oil may reduce fatal heart attack risks by 8%, study finds
Fish oil IS good for your heart: Taking daily supplements lowers the risk of fatal heart attacks by 8%, study …
International study finds similar results from total or partial hip replacement
To do a total or partial hip replacement for older adults who have a hip fracture has been the question. …
Study finds two minutes of exercise may reduce dementia risk
People aged over 60 can reduce the risk of age related illnesses such as dementia through just two minutes of …
New Research Finds Pre-Term Black Infants Still Face a Health Gap
It’s no secret that black women don’t receive the same health and wellness care as their white counterparts, and that …
Phone light at night causes sugar cravings, rat study finds
Could using your phone or tablet at night give you a sweet tooth? Study shows exposing rats to just one …
Woman who became mute finds out it was because she swallowed a coin 12 years ago
Writer Marie McCreadie has had an extraordinary life; she suddenly became mute when she was 13 years old. Doctors had …
Nine out of ten pairs of baby socks on the market contain traces of bisphenol A and parabens, study finds
A team of scientists from the University of Granada and institutional collaborators has found that nine out of 10 pairs …
Study finds treatment with medication reduces arrests and incarceration among people with opioid use disorder
When it comes to addressing the national opioid crisis, most of the research has focused on the physical health risks …