Underweight, obesity may increase risk for migraine Underweight and obesity are associated with increased migraine risk, according to a review published in the July/August issue of Headache: The Journal of Head and Face Pain. Aug 30, 2022 0 4
Lawsuit claims Amazon's top-selling mattress a 'health hazard' Customers who bought a bestselling mattress sold on Amazon and at retailers nationwide are suing the manufacturer amid claims that fiberglass fibers in the product have damaged their health. Aug 30, 2022 0 5
Six procedures account for two-thirds of pediatric postop revisits Six pediatric surgical procedures account for most postoperative hospital and emergency department visits, according to a research letter published in the Aug. 23/30 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association. Aug 30, 2022 0 4
Hospitalization rates up during omicron BA.2 predominance Hospitalization rates were high during the omicron BA-2-predominant period and were highest among unvaccinated adults, according to research published in the Aug. 26 issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ... Aug 30, 2022 0 3
Novel device studied in treatment of refractory overactive bladder A novel sacral neuromodulation system (SNM; SacralStim), which has an electrode with six contact points (CPs), shows benefit in the treatment of refractory overactive bladder (OAB), according to a study recently published ... Aug 30, 2022 0 4
Let the sun in: More natural light at home lightens your mood It's safe to say that when searching for somewhere to live most people prefer open, airy spaces over dark and dingy ones. Now, new research suggests why: Homes filled with lots of natural light makes for happier residents. Aug 30, 2022 0 19
Q and A: Is intermittent fasting good for weight loss? A friend told me that she is fasting to lose weight. I've tried many diets over the years without much success, so I'm thinking about trying fasting, too. Is intermittent fasting a healthy way to lose weight? Is this just ... Aug 30, 2022 0 8
Organizations issue updated chest pain data standards Chest pain is one of the leading reasons for adult emergency room visits in the United States, accounting for more than 7 million visits annually. Properly identifying and treating dangerous and life-threatening causes of ... Aug 30, 2022 0 14
Q and A: Is surgery best for an acoustic neuroma? I was diagnosed with an acoustic neuroma last year after I went to the doctor due to more frequent headaches. I read that surgery often is needed for these tumors, but my physician said I did not need to be treated. He suggested ... Aug 30, 2022 0 3
Researchers use computer modeling to understand how self-renewal processes impact skin cell evolution All normal human tissues acquire mutations over time. Some of these mutations may be driver mutations that promote the development of cancer through increased proliferation and survival, while other mutations may be neutral ... Aug 30, 2022 0 34