Hearing aids may help those with hearing loss live longer, finds analysis Hearing loss affects approximately 40 million American adults, yet only one in 10 people who need hearing aids use them, research shows. Jan 3, 2024 0 75
Wider access to antivenom in Brazil's Amazon is a worthy investment, study finds Making antivenom more widely available across a network of hospitals and community health centers in Brazil's Amazon region would significantly reduce death and disability from venomous snakebites, a new study has found. Jan 3, 2024 0 15
Fitness with no age limit: Program helps older adults exercise in group settings For nearly 20 years, Stephen Ball has been a man on a mission: helping older Missourians stay healthy and get stronger through physical activity. Jan 3, 2024 0 1
Study: Cannabis can make workouts more fun, but it's no performance-enhancer A bit of weed before a workout can boost motivation and make exercise more enjoyable. But if performance is the goal, it may be best to skip that joint. Jan 3, 2024 0 48
Even in midlife, disrupted sleep tied to memory and thinking problems later on People who have more disrupted sleep in their 30s and 40s may be more likely to have memory and thinking problems a decade later, according to new research published in Neurology. The study does not prove that sleep quality ... Jan 3, 2024 0 0
Is radon linked to health conditions other than lung cancer? Radon, a naturally occurring radioactive gas produced when metals like uranium or radium break down in rocks and soil, is a known cause of lung cancer. Now, new research has found exposure to high levels of this indoor air ... Jan 3, 2024 0 1
Research reveals promising approach to enhance treatment for sleep apnea-related issues A study published in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine provides new insights into the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and its associated health impacts. Jan 3, 2024 0 0
Cardiologists publish case series study on heart valve procedure Findings from a published case series research letter by the Henry Ford Health Structural Heart Disease team show that severe mitral stenosis, due to a build-up of calcium deposits in the mitral valve common in elderly patients, ... Jan 3, 2024 0 1
Therapeutically harnessing cancer stem cell-derived exosomes A new editorial paper titled "Therapeutically harnessing cancer stem cell-derived exosomes" has been published in Oncotarget. Jan 3, 2024 0 0
Pain is a major problem for individuals with traumatic brain injury, researchers say Chronic pain affects approximately 60% of people living with traumatic brain injury (TBI), even up to 30 years after injury, according to new research published in the Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation. Jan 3, 2024 0 0
