Heart Attacks Innovative patch may reduce muscle damage after a heart attackMedical News Today - By Chiara Townley A recent study in rats shows that an innovative patch prevented the stretching of the heart muscle common after a heart attack. A heart attack occurs …
Water Is drinking cold water bad for a person?Medical News Today - By Beth Sissons Staying hydrated is vital for our health, but there is some debate about the best temperature for water to be when people drink it. Some advocates …
Skin How to recognize and treat an infected woundMedical News Today - By Jayne Leonard A wound infection occurs when germs, such as bacteria, grow within the damaged skin of a wound. Symptoms can include increasing pain, swelling, and …
Dry Skin What causes dry skin on a baby's face?Medical News Today - By Gillian D'Souza It is relatively common for newborns and older babies to have some dry skin on their faces. In most cases this dry skin is harmless, and it tends to …
What to know about Piaget's stages of cognitive developmentMedical News Today - By Aaron Kandola Piaget's stages are a theory of how a child's cognition — meaning their knowledge and understanding about the world — develops between birth and …
Lung Cancer Could invigorating the immune system prevent lung cancer?Medical News Today - By Catharine Paddock PhD Scientists have identified biological changes in apparently normal airway tissue that could potentially predict the development of lung cancer. The …
Mammals Does your tongue have a sense of smell?Medical News Today - By Maria Cohut Many animals taste and smell their environment through the same part of their body, but can the same be true about humans? New research suggests that …
Diabetes This common food additive may fuel weight gain, diabetesMedical News Today - By Yella Hewings-Martin PhD Food additives are a mainstay of Western diets. New research shows how a commonly used anti-mold agent alters sugar metabolism and drives insulin …
Binge Eating Study explores the neuroscience of overindulgingMedical News Today - By Tim Newman In a recent study in mice, scientists found a particular brain circuit that helps explain why it is so easy to overindulge in unhealthful foods. There …
The Brain How the brain adapts to hear better after vision lossMedical News Today - By Maria Cohut Both scientific studies and anecdotal evidence have suggested that people who experience vision loss often develop a more enhanced sense of hearing. …
Play buttonPain Exercises and stretches for hip painMedical News Today - By Charlotte Lillis There are many possible causes of hip pain, ranging from muscle strains and injuries to arthritis and inflammatory disorders. However, gently …
hair loss Is an itchy scalp linked with hair loss?Medical News Today - By Jennifer Berry People can often experience both an itchy scalp and hair loss, which suggests that these issues may have a common cause or that one may cause the …
Hair Hair breakage: 10 causes and ways to repairMedical News Today - By Beth Sissons Hair breakage can happen for a variety of reasons, including specific hair products, diet, and stress. Home remedies can help. People can experience …
Lupus How to recognize the early signs of lupusMedical News Today - By Zawn Villines Lupus is an autoimmune condition that can cause pain, problems in multiple organs and systems of the body, inflammation, and complications that range …
Hair Best ways to remove facial hair at homeMedical News Today - By Beth Sissons While facial hair is natural in males and females, some people prefer to remove some or all of it. There is a range of options to remove facial hair …
Hair Best ways to remove upper lip hairMedical News Today - By Beth Sissons It is natural for both men and women to have some upper lip hair, but people may prefer to remove it. Creams, razors, electronic tools, and natural …
Anesthesia Study reveals how general anesthetics affect the brainMedical News Today - By Catharine Paddock PhD New research in mice reveals for the first time that diverse drugs that induce general anesthesia activate a brain circuit that brings on sleep. The …
Emory University Ginkgo seeds may help keep skin blemish-free, but there's a catchMedical News Today - By Maria Cohut Researchers have found that an ancient Chinese medical compendium was right all along — ginkgo seeds are able to kill the bacteria that cause acne …
Diabetes What to know about diabetic shockMedical News Today - By Jenna Fletcher Diabetic shock occurs when blood sugar levels drop dangerously low. Diabetic shock is not a medical term, but people often use it to describe a state …
Ketamine How ketamine can change the brain to fight depressionMedical News Today - By Maria Cohut New research in mice, which the National Institutes of Health supported, shows how ketamine can alter brain circuits, quickly redressing …
Heart Attacks Using small molecules to regenerate heart tissueMedical News Today - By Ana Sandoiu New research, which appears in the journal Nature Communications, shows that delivering two small molecules to mice helps their hearts regenerate …
Heart Attacks Is this chest pain from GERD or a heart attack?Medical News Today - By Jamie Eske Chest pain can be a sign that a person is having a heart attack. However, chest pain is also a common symptom of other, less serious conditions, such …
Pancreas How is the pancreas involved in diabetes?Medical News Today - By Jenna Fletcher The pancreas is the organ that produces insulin, and it plays a major role in regulating blood glucose levels. Type 1 diabetes occurs when the …
Endometriosis What is a chocolate cyst?Medical News Today - By Zawn Villines A chocolate cyst is an ovarian cyst filled with old blood. These cysts, which doctors call endometriomas, are not cancerous, though they usually mean …
Hair What to know about hair follicle drug testsMedical News Today - By Jamie Eske Employers, lawyers, and medical professionals are showing increased interest in hair follicle drug tests because they can determine if a person has …
Alcohol Is it safe to mix Flagyl and alcohol?Medical News Today - By Jessica Caporuscio, PharmD Drinking alcohol while taking Flagyl can cause serious side effects. Doctors and pharmacists advise people to avoid alcohol entirely while using the …
Parkinson's Disease Can a blood pressure drug protect the brain from Parkinson's?Medical News Today - By Catharine Paddock PhD A prescription drug already in use for the treatment of high blood pressure could be effective against conditions such as Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, …
Cancer Cancer: Highly personalized therapy can improve outcomesMedical News Today - By Maria Cohut The findings of a new study suggest that people who receive highly personalized combination therapy for treatment-resistant cancer can experience …
Heart Failure Plant-based diet cuts heart failure risk by over 40 percentMedical News Today - By Ana Sandoiu New research finds that sticking to a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and fish can slash heart failure risk by 41 percent. By contrast, a diet rich …
Weight Loss Study identifies a hormone that may hinder weight lossMedical News Today - By Tim Newman A series of experiments in mice demonstrates that a well-known hormone might have a previously unidentified role in the metabolic response to energy …
