Every day we are exposed to things like pollution and ultraviolet light which increase our risk of illness. Many people take on additional risks—due to tobacco smoke, fast food or alcohol, for example.
Feb 11, 2022
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Results from a new study suggest that long-term exposure to air pollution leads to increased risk in dementia in Denmark.
May 17, 2024
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A new study has found that children aged between 6 and 10 had the biggest daily increase in screen time during the COVID-19 pandemic—but increases were seen in all ages, including among adults.
Jun 24, 2022
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When patients under age 54 were hospitalized with abnormal heart rhythms, those who abused alcohol were 72% more likely to die before being discharged, according to preliminary research to be presented July 27-30, 2020, at ...
Jul 27, 2020
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Exploiting the placebo effect significantly improved the recovery of patients undergoing heart surgery according to new research published in the open access journal BMC Medicine.
Jan 9, 2017
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Exercise plays a crucial role in being healthy and preventing disease. Because of their close relationship to patients, primary care physicians (PCPs) can act as a catalyst to help people be more active through physical activity ...
Jun 21, 2016
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There are generally two types of pain: physical pain, which is associated with actual or potential tissue damage, and social pain, which is associated with negative social experiences. In daily life, people sometimes cannot ...
Jan 25, 2024
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The simple mention of the word "radiation" often evokes fear in people. For others, it's fun to think a little exposure to radiation could turn you into the next superhero, just like the Hulk.
Nov 4, 2022
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A common new year's resolution for many is to improve health and fitness for the year ahead. Achieving optimal immune health while working on your fitness can be tough following the festive period in the peak cold and flu ...
Dec 19, 2023
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People with intermittent arterial claudication often experience severe pain when walking. Psychologist Anne Cuperus used virtual reality to trick 20 patients, and discovered that they could suddenly walk much further. Ph.D. ...
Dec 10, 2019
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