A Placebo May Be As Effective As a Painkiller
Researchers explore the placebo effect.
Researchers explore the placebo effect.
Dementia and Cancer Patients Have Similar Symptoms
People with dementia experience symptoms similar to patients with cancer towards the end of their life, like pneumonia and extreme pain.
People with dementia experience symptoms similar to patients with cancer towards the end of their life, like pneumonia and extreme pain.
Shingle Survivors Have an Increased Risk for Stroke
People who have shingles have an increased risk for stroke, according to a study in the journal Stroke.
People who have shingles have an increased risk for stroke, according to a study in the journal Stroke.
Lupus Awareness: There's More to Lupus Than You Know
We always hear about the other diseases, but Lupus can be just as devastating.
We always hear about the other diseases, but Lupus can be just as devastating.
Practicing Tai Chi Could Help Chronic Dizziness
Tai Chi may be an effective treatment for people with chronic dizziness and balance disorders.
Tai Chi may be an effective treatment for people with chronic dizziness and balance disorders.
Challenged Athletes Foundation
He was coming for new legs, but in essence he was coming for new life.
He was coming for new legs, but in essence he was coming for new life.
Two Generic Drugs Could Protect Against Strokes
Combining two generic drugs could protect against heart attack and strokes in high-risk patients.
Combining two generic drugs could protect against heart attack and strokes in high-risk patients.
MRIs May Lead to More Back Surgery
Patients with low-back pain are more likely to undergo surgery if they live in an area with a lot of access to MRI technology.
Patients with low-back pain are more likely to undergo surgery if they live in an area with a lot of access to MRI technology.
New Knees for Lisa
After 12 years of living with rheumatoid arthritis, Lisa Ambrocio needs total knee replacements she can't afford. So she decided to throw herself at the mercy of the internet.Can the kindness of friends, and total strangers help raise the money she needs?
After 12 years of living with rheumatoid arthritis, Lisa Ambrocio needs total knee replacements she can't afford. So she decided to throw herself at the mercy of the internet.Can the kindness of friends, and total strangers help raise the money she needs?
Green Tea Could Help Bone Growth
Green tea may help bones become stronger.
Green tea may help bones become stronger.
Half of All Babies Born Will Live to 100
Half of all babies born today in wealthy nations are likely to live to 100.
Half of all babies born today in wealthy nations are likely to live to 100.
Problems Handling Money Could Be a Sign of Alzheimers
Sudden difficulty managing money may be an important precursor to developing Alzheimer's disease.
Sudden difficulty managing money may be an important precursor to developing Alzheimer's disease.
Recent Trends Show Elderly Men Are At Risk of STDs
Older men could risk getting a sexually transmitted disease-- especially if they find new partners after their spouses pass away.
Older men could risk getting a sexually transmitted disease-- especially if they find new partners after their spouses pass away.
Some People Have Warning Strokes Before A Full One
One in eight people who suffer a stroke had a warning stroke first, according to a study in the journal Neurology.
One in eight people who suffer a stroke had a warning stroke first, according to a study in the journal Neurology.
The FDA May Recall a Certain Knee Device
The FDA is reconsidering its approval of a certain knee device.
The FDA is reconsidering its approval of a certain knee device.
More and More People Are Being Diagnosed With Alzheimers
The 2009 World Alzheimer's Report shows the number of people being diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease is growing at a rapid rate.
The 2009 World Alzheimer's Report shows the number of people being diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease is growing at a rapid rate.
An NFL Study Shows Players Have 20% Risk for Dementia
An official NFL study shows that former league players have nearly 20% more risk for developing dementia or memory-related diseases.
An official NFL study shows that former league players have nearly 20% more risk for developing dementia or memory-related diseases.
Bad Lifestyle Choices Can Shorten Life By a Decade
Smoking, high cholesterol, and high blood pressure can all cut a man's lifespan by at least a decade.
Smoking, high cholesterol, and high blood pressure can all cut a man's lifespan by at least a decade.
Exercise Can Help You Live Longer
Studies show the secret to living longer is exercise.
Studies show the secret to living longer is exercise.
Two Genes May Be Related to Alzheimers
A team of scientists has discovered two new genes related to the most common form of Alzheimer's disease.
A team of scientists has discovered two new genes related to the most common form of Alzheimer's disease.
