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Caution needed when drawing links between improving symptoms and unproven remedies, study warns

Caution needed when drawing links between improving symptoms and unproven remedies, study warns

byUniversity of TorontoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPeople tend to continue with unproven treatments even if there's no evidence to suggest an initial marginal improvement in symptoms i

Caution needed when drawing links between improving symptoms and unproven remedies, study warns

byUniversity of TorontoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPeople tend to continue with unproven treatments even if there's no evidence to suggest an initial marginal improvement in symptoms i
Researchers: Focus on right now, not the distant future, to stay motivated and on track to your long-term health goals

Researchers: Focus on right now, not the distant future, to stay motivated and on track to your long-term health goals

by Kaitlin Woolley and Paul Stillman,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainIt's a familiar start-of-the-year scene. You've committed to a healthier lifestyle and are determined that t

Researchers: Focus on right now, not the distant future, to stay motivated and on track to your long-term health goals

by Kaitlin Woolley and Paul Stillman,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainIt's a familiar start-of-the-year scene. You've committed to a healthier lifestyle and are determined that t
Regular poor sleep linked to wide range of chronic health problems

Regular poor sleep linked to wide range of chronic health problems

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressPhenome-wide analyses to explore relation between Fitbit-derived sleep metrics and incident disease. Credit:Nature Medicine(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41591-024-0315

Regular poor sleep linked to wide range of chronic health problems

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressPhenome-wide analyses to explore relation between Fitbit-derived sleep metrics and incident disease. Credit:Nature Medicine(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41591-024-0315
Seven-day buprenorphine is safe for those with minimal opioid withdrawal, study shows

Seven-day buprenorphine is safe for those with minimal opioid withdrawal, study shows

by Mallory Locklear,Yale UniversityCredit: Michael S. Helfenbein, Yale UniversityA seven-day, extended-release version of buprenorphine—a treatment for opioid use disorder (OUD) that can reduce

Seven-day buprenorphine is safe for those with minimal opioid withdrawal, study shows

by Mallory Locklear,Yale UniversityCredit: Michael S. Helfenbein, Yale UniversityA seven-day, extended-release version of buprenorphine—a treatment for opioid use disorder (OUD) that can reduce
Healthy habits may improve longevity, prevent Alzheimer's disease

Healthy habits may improve longevity, prevent Alzheimer's disease

by Laura Hegwer,Rush University Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainEveryday habits that serve as the backbone of a healthy lifestyle may keep your brain sharp and help you live longe

Healthy habits may improve longevity, prevent Alzheimer's disease

by Laura Hegwer,Rush University Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainEveryday habits that serve as the backbone of a healthy lifestyle may keep your brain sharp and help you live longe
Alcoholic liver disease in China: A disease influenced by complex social factors that should not be neglected

Alcoholic liver disease in China: A disease influenced by complex social factors that should not be neglected

by Xia & He PublishingAlcoholic liver disease (ALD) encompasses liver damage caused by chronic, excessive alcohol consumption. Credit: Tao Sun, Bing Zhang, Xiaofeng Feng, Nafei HuangAlcoholic live

Alcoholic liver disease in China: A disease influenced by complex social factors that should not be neglected

by Xia & He PublishingAlcoholic liver disease (ALD) encompasses liver damage caused by chronic, excessive alcohol consumption. Credit: Tao Sun, Bing Zhang, Xiaofeng Feng, Nafei HuangAlcoholic live
Meta-analysis finds cardio-fitness cuts death and disease by nearly 20%

Meta-analysis finds cardio-fitness cuts death and disease by nearly 20%

byUniversity of South AustraliaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainRunning, cycling, or swimming—if you regularly exercise, you're well on track for a long and healthy life, as new research fro

Meta-analysis finds cardio-fitness cuts death and disease by nearly 20%

byUniversity of South AustraliaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainRunning, cycling, or swimming—if you regularly exercise, you're well on track for a long and healthy life, as new research fro
Bridging the gap: How pragmatic trials can better serve health care systems

Bridging the gap: How pragmatic trials can better serve health care systems

byHarvard Pilgrim Health Care InstituteCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new thought piece led by the Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute with collaborators from Duke University and Kaiser Permanente

Bridging the gap: How pragmatic trials can better serve health care systems

byHarvard Pilgrim Health Care InstituteCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new thought piece led by the Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute with collaborators from Duke University and Kaiser Permanente
Researchers develop new saliva test to rapidly identify paracetamol overdose

Researchers develop new saliva test to rapidly identify paracetamol overdose

byUniversity of LiverpoolCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA research team led by the University of Liverpool has developed an innovative new technique that can rapidly assess paracetamol levels

Researchers develop new saliva test to rapidly identify paracetamol overdose

byUniversity of LiverpoolCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA research team led by the University of Liverpool has developed an innovative new technique that can rapidly assess paracetamol levels
What to know about water safety and CPR this summer

What to know about water safety and CPR this summer

by Laura Williamson,American Heart AssociationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAs people flock to pool parties, sandy beaches and other water adventures to cool off this summer, experts say lear

What to know about water safety and CPR this summer

by Laura Williamson,American Heart AssociationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAs people flock to pool parties, sandy beaches and other water adventures to cool off this summer, experts say lear