Asthmatics May Be Breathing Easier Soon
Some people describe having an asthma attack as trying to breathe through a coffee straw. Though most asthmatics can avoid these terrifying attacks w...
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Zika Virus: Some Good News
With wave after wave of alarming news about the Zika virus in the news recently, it's nice to hear something positive.
Adolescents, Marijuana and Alcohol
The temporary high from a joint or the momentary joy from a night of drinking can lead adolescents into a future of poor academic performance and pos...
Diabetes, Disability and Life
Living a long time is desirable for many people, but they want to be able to enjoy life and have few disabilities. For people with diabetes, slowing ...
Exercise Shouldn’t End in Old Age
They say you can teach an old dog new tricks. But the real trick is getting them to keep doing the ones they already know. New research suggests that...
The Superbugs Are Here, But There’s Still Hope
We’ve been warned about it for years—the advent of the superbug. Superbugs are scary because they are treatment resistant or immune to antibiotic...
Treating the Most Serious Form of Stroke
Few medical emergencies seem as dangerous as brain bleeds. The most serious types of strokes are caused by intracerebral hemorrhages, but despite the...
Free Summer Meals: Getting There
Children who live in poverty often get free meals at school, but what happens when summer break comes?
Fixing the Leak
If your sphincter didn’t leak today, consider yourself lucky. Fecal incontinence, or leaking of the bowels, is not only embarrassing but also poten...
Tired of Insomnia? Get Out of Bed!
Many people know the vicious cycle of insomnia. Often, not sleeping at night leads to naps, which leads to not being able to sleep at night. Luckily,...
Fatigue and Police Tension
There is a loud call for police reform in the US due in part to recent fatal shootings of black men by police officers. New research into shift-relat...
Early Detection for Alzheimer’s Is Here
Alzheimer’s disease has stumped researchers for decades. Despite a worldwide effort to develop a cure, the progression of Alzheimer’s remains unt...
Building Bridges With Words
For some people, interacting with strangers is a breeze. But for others, it’s an anxiety-producing nightmare. New research sheds some light on how ...
What’s the Matter With Kids These Days?
Older adults often lament the risk-taking activities of the youth, often believing them to be carefree or irresponsible. New research suggests that t...
Heart Disease Risks May Be Overestimated
The number one killer in the United States is heart disease, and because of this physicians must be on high alert and put prevention as their number ...
Obese Kids May Be at Higher Risk for Colon Cancer
Fueled by First Lady, Michelle Obama’s “Let’s move!” campaign, the problem of childhood obesity has gained worldwide attention in recent year...
When Practice Doesn’t Make Perfect
Allen Iverson tried to explain to the sports media that it was "just practice," but instead the former NBA star came off as smug and arrogant. His re...
Drug Overdoses and Organ Donations
The opioid epidemic in the United States has had devastating consequences. Perhaps the silver lining is now being seen in organ donations.
