Home Health
Menstrual cups safe, practical and cheap: study

Inexpensive and reusable menstrual cups are safe and as unlikely as disposable pads or tampons...

Eating earlier in the day aids weight loss by curbing appetite

New research confirms that shifting mealtimes to a smaller window, earlier in the day can...

Researchers try to make ICU less traumatic for patients, families

Intensive care units (ICUs) can be extremely stressful for patients and families. Changes in the...

When's the best time to take a warm bath for better sleep?

Taking a warm shower or bath before bedtime is a known way to improve sleep,...

Endometriosis discovery paves way for non-hormonal treatment

Scientists have discovered that a certain type of immune cell could be a prime cause...

Seniors may need new shoes to avoid pain, prevent falls

Because our feet change shape as we age, shoes that fit when we were young...

How doctors got it wrong: 3 'conditions' they no longer recognize

Medical research has changed how doctors diagnose conditions for the better. Read this Spotlight feature...

Most older adults with slightly elevated blood sugar don't develop diabetes

Older adults with slightly elevated blood sugar, sometimes called “prediabetes,” usually don’t develop full-blown diabetes,...

Alzheimer's: Cell mechanism removes defective protein

The buildup of defective tau proteins is a prominent feature of neurodegenerative diseases such as...

How artificial intelligence is transforming medicine

Earlier this year, a former U.S. Air Force captain took his first steps in 27...

These diets and supplements may not really protect the heart

Doctors often recommend certain dietary interventions — such as following a Mediterranean-type diet or cutting...

Urine test can help diagnose aggressive prostate cancer

Recent research has revealed that a new urine test can detect aggressive prostate cancer cases...

3 creepy crawlies that may revolutionize health

Many of us are scared or repulsed by "minibeasts," such as insects and spiders. We...

How antibiotics may render flu infections more dangerous

Doctors already know that misusing antibiotics can cause antibiotic resistance, which can make it difficult...

New food supplement made from bacteria fights metabolic syndrome

Scientists have now confirmed what they previously tested in mice: the benefits of a bacterium...

Can social interaction predict cognitive decline?

A recent study concludes that social interaction might be more than just a pleasant pastime;...