Osteoarthritis Using stem cells to combat osteoarthritisMedical News Today - By Tim Newman In a recent preliminary study, scientists used stem cells to ease osteoarthritis. Although the trial was small-scale, the results are promising and …
Multiple Sclerosis Study finds that many people diagnosed with MS do not have the conditionMedical News Today - By Chiara Townley Researchers found that nearly 1 in 5 people who had received a diagnosis of multiple sclerosis had other unrelated conditions. Multiple sclerosis (MS) …
Meat Replacing red meat with plant protein reduces heart disease riskMedical News Today - By Chiara Townley A meta-analysis of trials comparing the health effects of red meat consumption with those of other diets found that substituting healthful plant …
Exercise Increased muscle power may prolong lifeMedical News Today - By Monica Beyer Increasing muscle strength is good, but increasing muscle power may be even better for enjoying a longer life, according to a recent study. Professor …
Multiple Sclerosis MS: High-strength MRI may predict disease progressionMedical News Today - By Chiara Townley Researchers used a powerful MRI scanner to monitor people with multiple sclerosis and found a link between the total volume of cortical lesions and …
Exercise More evidence that being active extends lifeMedical News Today - By Monica Beyer Exercise is well-known to improve health, but new research finds that simply adding more movement throughout the day can actually help people live …
Hearing Aids Through my eyes: My first 48 hours with hearing aidsMedical News Today - By Adam Felman As an editor and writer for Medical News Today, I am constantly exploring the causes and effects of a range of different diseases and conditions. From …
Most people who die of natural causes do not seek medical helpMedical News Today - By Chiara Townley Researchers have found that 70 percent of adults who died from natural causes had not seen a healthcare provider in the 30 days before their …
Vitamin D Vitamin D may help fight colorectal cancerMedical News Today - By Monica Beyer A new study concludes that high doses of vitamin D may help hinder the growth of advanced colorectal cancer in combination with chemotherapy. A …
Peanuts What are the nutritional benefits of peanuts?Medical News Today - By Lana Burgess Peanuts have a strong nutritional profile. They are an excellent source of plant-based protein, fiber, and many key vitamins and minerals. Peanuts …
Amino Acids Breast cancer: Reducing this amino acid could make drugs more effectiveMedical News Today - By Catharine Paddock PhD Leucine, an amino acid that the body needs for making protein, appears to have a surprising role in the development of resistance to tamoxifen in …
Hippocampus Could this brain stimulation technique reverse memory decline?Medical News Today - By Ana Sandoiu New research suggests that transcranial magnetic stimulation could reverse age-related memory loss. In fact, the technique restored the memory of …
Diabetes The best vegetables for type 2 diabetesMedical News Today - By Nicole Galan Having type 2 diabetes should not mean having to avoid delicious food. Vegetables should be a central part of the diet for people with type 2 …
Bacteria Seaweed extract may help design new drugsMedical News Today - By Chiara Townley Researchers have found that marine Actinobacteria, a family of bacteria that lives in seaweed, may have antimicrobial and anticancer properties. Many …
Some brain functions may be restored after death, pig study suggestsMedical News Today - By Ana Sandoiu A team of researchers has restored some brain functions in a pig that died 4 hours earlier. The findings challenge preexisting notions of postmortem …
Diabetes Are beans good for diabetes?Medical News Today - By Jenna Fletcher Beans are a diabetes superfood, meaning they are an excellent choice for people with diabetes and provide many health and nutritional benefits. The …
Brazil What are the benefits of eating Brazil nuts?Medical News Today - By Jamie Eske Brazil nuts come from the South American Bertholletia excelsa, or Brazil nut, tree. They are a good source of healthful fats, protein, fiber, and …
Essential Oils Essential oils for neuropathic pain reliefMedical News Today - By Jamie Eske Essential oils contain concentrated plant extracts. Aromatherapy with some essential oils may help relieve neuropathic pain. Neuropathy is a general …
Honey What are the health benefits of raw honey?Medical News Today - By Jennifer Berry People have used raw honey in traditional medicine for hundreds of years. This sweet, natural substance may contain healthful elements that processed …
Alcohol Can you drink alcohol with antibiotics?Medical News Today - By Jessica Caporuscio, PharmD Many people believe that mixing alcohol and antibiotics is not safe. Is it dangerous? What are the risks of drinking alcohol while taking antibiotics? …
Ultrasound Stimulating brain with ultrasound can influence decisionsMedical News Today - By Catharine Paddock PhD A noninvasive, low-intensity ultrasound method that targets nerve cells, or neurons, can alter brain function to influence decision-making. Scientists …
Ohio State University House dust microbes degrade cancer-causing chemicalMedical News Today - By Ana Sandoiu New research finds that household dust hosts microbes that can break down cancer-causing environmental chemicals. However, the byproducts of this …
Sleep Study debunks 3 common sleep mythsMedical News Today - By Ana Sandoiu New research dispels some common sleep myths that prevent people from getting adequate rest and that may lead to health problems in the long run. Over …
Diabetes Can purple corn reduce inflammation, diabetes?Medical News Today - By Yella Hewings-Martin PhD New research suggests that chemicals in purple corn can reduce inflammation and insulin resistance in a mouse cell model. Eating a healthful diet is a …
What to know about stress ulcersMedical News Today - By Zawn Villines A stress ulcer causes sores in the upper gastrointestinal tract. These sores damage the gastrointestinal lining and cause pain and a feeling of …
Caffeine Caffeine content of different types of coffeeMedical News Today - By Jamie Eske Coffee is a popular drink and probably the most common source of caffeine. The caffeine content of coffee can vary considerably depending on several …
Pain Bruised heels and how to treat themMedical News Today - By Zawn Villines A bruised heel happens when an injury crushes blood vessels in the muscles and soft tissue of the heel. Repetitive movements and overuse injuries, …
Sexuality Urethral stricture: Everything you need to knowMedical News Today - By Rachel Nall, MSN, CRNA The urethra is the thin tube that carries urine from the urinary bladder out of the body. A urethral stricture is when narrowing from scar tissue …
Vocal Cords What can cause frequent throat clearing?Medical News Today - By MaryAnn de Pietro Most people clear their throat from time to time. Sometimes, it is in response to irritants, other times it is just a habit. However, frequent throat …
Cancer What to know about reactive lymph nodesMedical News Today - By Zawn Villines When the body fights an infection or injury, lymph nodes sometimes swell. Doctors call this a reactive lymph node. Reactive lymph nodes are not …
