Injuries and Ailments

Study finds shoe choice may affect osteoarthritis differently

New research shows that the choice of footwear may influence pain in osteoarthritis. However, the effect is not the same for the hip and the knee.

Major review finds consistent link between pecans and improved cholesterol

A new review of more than 20 years of research suggests pecans may play a meaningful role in improving cholesterol and supporting heart health.

New cell discovery could change how we fight cancer and ALS

What scientists once thought were simple liquid blobs inside our cells may actually hide a structure that could change how we treat cancer and ALS.

Common mistakes people make with GLP 1 weight loss medications

The use of GLP 1 medications such as Ozempic and Mounjaro has increased significantly over the past year....

Severe side effects linked to metformin taken by millions worldwide

Health experts outline the rare but serious reactions associated with one of the world’s most prescribed diabetes medications.

Study finds shoe choice may affect osteoarthritis differently

New research shows that the choice of footwear may influence pain in osteoarthritis. However, the effect is not the same for the hip and the knee.

Major review finds consistent link between pecans and improved cholesterol

A new review of more than 20 years of research suggests pecans may play a meaningful role in improving cholesterol and supporting heart health.

New cell discovery could change how we fight cancer and ALS

What scientists once thought were simple liquid blobs inside our cells may actually hide a structure that could change how we treat cancer and ALS.

Common mistakes people make with GLP 1 weight loss medications

The use of GLP 1 medications such as Ozempic and Mounjaro has increased significantly over the past year....

Brain waves may help reconnect movement after paralysis

Even after paralysis, the brain continues to send movement signals, and researchers are learning how to detect them.

Study reports complete tumor elimination in pancreatic cancer mouse models

A new study shows that a combination of drugs can eliminate pancreatic cancer in animal models, pointing to potential new treatment strategies.

Long-term immune memory observed after experimental breast cancer vaccine

Scientists are revisiting an early breast cancer vaccine after discovering that its immune effects appear to have lasted for decades.

Doctors outline symptoms linked to high vitamin D intake

During the darker winter months, many people turn to vitamin D supplements. Doctors now stress that certain symptoms can signal the body is getting...

Doctors: Laptop heat can cause skin damage

A laptop and other heat sources placed on the body can seem practical and harmless. But repeated exposure to heat can, in some cases, cause visible changes to the skin.

New research explains how to stretch effectively

Stretching is a fixed part of many people’s exercise routines. New research, however, shows that its effects are often misunderstood.