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Pain is the body’s way of showing us that something is wrong. It gets our attention, makes us move fast to stop the problem and helps us steer clear of danger or serious injury. It's a useful alarm that keeps us safe. What if we could apply that to other uses? Scientists have mimicked that trigger, creating artificial skin that actually detects pain. Pain is Keyed to Survival No one wants to feel physical...
7/23/2021 7:00:00 AM
Every year, there are approximately 10 million people diagnosed with dementia around the world, according to the World Health Organization. Could the medications we’re taking be putting us at risk? The answer is yes, according to a new study published in JAMA Internal Medicine. Let’s take a look at six common meds that may be linked to dementia. 1. Atropine Atropine is among the medications with suspected...
7/22/2021 4:59:32 PM
Sleep deprivation can have several causes, making pinpointing the right one difficult. We might feel like we’ve tried everything, but a solid eight hours remains out of reach. Well, it turns out that the problem could be diet related.With the focus of sleep hygiene often centered on routine, screen time management and nighttime comfort, we may forget the importance of eating (and avoiding) certain...
7/22/2021 4:00:00 AM
It’s a stunning reality that in our lifetimes, nearly 40% of us may experience some form of cancer. There are many different types of cancer, and all of them can be life-threatening. And we know that the more advanced the cancer is when found, the worse the chances most of the time. What if we could detect cancer earlier and with less invasive procedures? Well, that's about to be a reality. Now, a...
7/19/2021 5:49:02 PM
Our genes determine everything from body type and facial features to hair and eye color. Experts once believed the genetics behind eye color was simple, with a small number of genes responsible for our many subtle differences. Now, they’re finding they’ve barely touched the surface.There may be several dozen distinct gene variations that can come together in different ways to affect both the color...
7/19/2021 5:33:48 PM
There are a number of reasons why we can end up with wounds that won't heal. From diabetes to old age and a host of things in between, many people will have to face a wound that won't heal at some point or another. Living with a wound that just won’t heal can be both mentally and physically stressful. We become vulnerable to infection and the constant care of the wound can be draining. But a new treatment...
7/19/2021 5:17:28 PM
Lower back pain is a common problem, with 16 million US adults struggling with chronic pain in that area. But now, there may be a hip surgery that helps back pain patients feel better and live healthier and more active lives. The Hip and Back Pain Connection There are many different causes for lower back pain, and often the pain extends to one or both hips, as well. For people who are battling both...
7/19/2021 4:37:40 PM
A bacterium that once only caused rare outbreaks appears to be increasing its presence, and it could be the next big public health threat. Legionella pneumophila bacteria can live nearly anywhere there’s water, but that’s nothing new. So why are cases on the rise? How Legionnaires' Spreads Legionella pneumophila occurs in small numbers just about everywhere water is present. Ideal replicating temperatures...
7/16/2021 7:00:00 AM
Most of us have been itching to get back to our pre-COVID routines, even if we might not fully remember what those old norms entailed. Our world is not the same place we knew even a year ago, and we’re not the same people. Our social skills have gotten rusty, and a lot of us are feeling anxious about getting back out there.While it may be the crux of a slew of memes and the butt of many jokes, social...
7/16/2021 7:00:00 AM
Most people in the United States don’t go around worrying about whether someone with a nearby cough has tuberculosis (TB). Most of us don’t consider ourselves as being at any risk at all. And while our chances are indeed low, they do still exist, and for some much more than others, even in the United States. In fact, 7,163 people developed TB in the United States in 2020 (yes, even while we were all...
7/16/2021 7:00:00 AM
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