A study of twins shows that having a concussion early in life is tied to having lower scores on tests of thinking and memory skills decades later as well as having more rapid decline in those scores than twins who did not ...
Sep 6, 2023
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Of all the joints in the body, the knees get the most wear and tear. Decades of walking, running, sitting, jumping and other activities can take a toll on the cartilage—the smooth tissue between the bones—leading to osteoarthritis. ...
Aug 22, 2023
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Seizures are like sudden electrical storms in the brain. Seizure disorders like epilepsy affect over 65 million people worldwide and can have profound effects on a person's quality of life, cognitive function and overall ...
Jul 13, 2023
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According to a new, nationwide study led by researchers at the American Cancer Society (ACS), millions of people in the United States continued to miss critical cancer screening tests during the second year of the COVID-19 ...
Feb 23, 2023
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With low or no-carbohydrate diets rising in popularity in recent times, the humble potato is now regularly overlooked in favor of other vegetables.
Dec 5, 2022
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It's no secret COVID is having a drastic impact on people's well-being, and has worsened an already a rising trend in mental health problems. The Australian Institute for Health and Welfare's latest figures indicate some ...
Aug 8, 2022
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During the first years of their lives, children develop the cognitive, social and emotional skills that will provide the foundations for their lifelong health and achievements. However, exposure to environmental stressors ...
Jun 1, 2022
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(HealthDay)—For women with recurrent ovarian cancer, overall survival is longer with cytoreductive surgery followed by chemotherapy than with chemotherapy alone, according to a study published in the Dec. 2 issue of the ...
Dec 2, 2021
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A study of cancer in children and young adults in England has found that fewer patients were diagnosed during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Nov 12, 2021
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Hiding the bottom half of the face with a mask could have a detrimental effect on our ability to socially interact and share other people's emotions, new research suggests.
Nov 5, 2021
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