June 23, 2023 – One pill makes you larger, and one pill makes you … smarter? Whether you’re Alice in Wonderland heading down the rabbit hole or a high school or college student trying to achieve academic excellence, researchers have an important message for you: There is no such thing as a “smart pill.” In fact,… […]
June 21, 2023 – Under the bright lights of the Colosseum at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, singer and songwriter Adele took a moment from her performance to connect with her audience. Famous for her powerful vocals with a tinge of rasp and for her soulful song choices, Adele’s on-stage conversation turned to what is… […]
You or your loved one has been diagnosed with cancer. As you start treatment, you’re looking to your care team to guide you through a physically and emotionally demanding health condition.But for the best care possible, your relationship with your care team should be an active partnership. Your doctors will strive to give you clear,… […]
Before you shimmy into those leggings or roll out your mat in a hot yoga class, consider this: The same workouts that keep your weight in check, protect against type 2 diabetes, and reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke — all health issues that go hand-in-hand with psoriasis — could make your skin… […]
June 20, 2023 – Older people taking daily low-dose aspirin have a 20% higher risk for developing anemia, new research shows.The study, published Monday in the Annals of Internal Medicine, examined hemoglobin concentrations among more than 19,000 healthy adults in the U.S. and Australia who were 65 and older. Low levels of hemoglobin, an iron-rich protein… […]
June 19, 2023 — A new study challenges the widely held assumption that people who regularly drink to excess can “hold their liquor” better than people who don’t drink as much.They may be able to function better than light drinkers when consuming their standard amount of liquor, but not so much when they consumed more… […]
June 20, 2023 — Edward T., a retired doctor from Pennsylvania, has had no contact with his 44-year-old daughter for 11 years. “Fiona has bipolar disorder,” he said. “After a manic episode, she cut off contact, blaming me for hospitalizing her.” Edward continues to pay into a trust fund for her. “I want to be sure… […]
June 19, 2023 – Noses are like caverns — twisting, turning, no two exactly the same. But if you nose past anyone’s nostrils, you’ll discover a surprisingly sprawling space. “The size of the nasal cavity is about the same as a large handkerchief,” said Hugh Smyth, PhD, a professor of molecular pharmaceutics and drug delivery at… […]
In the early 2000s, Caroline Williams started to notice tiny white flakes of skin on the shoulders of her clothes. “Dandruff,” she thought, and tried to treat it with over-the-counter remedies. But it got worse, and in 2004, she went to a doctor, who diagnosed psoriasis.For years afterward, doctors prescribed any number of creams, lotions, and… […]
More than 55 million people worldwide are living with dementia, and many of them also have psychosis. You may hear doctors use the term “psychotic episodes.” It’s when a person struggles with determining what is real and what is not.It can include things like: A false belief that a caregiver is trying to harm themAn… […]
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