Increasing daily intake of protein and drinking regular cups of tea or coffee has been shown to help women reduce their risk of suffering a hip fracture, according to new
Anti-Inflammatory Pain Relievers for Osteoarthritis May Worsen Knee Joint Inflammation Over Time
Anti-inflammatory pain relievers like ibuprofen and naproxen, commonly taken to relieve the pain of osteoarthritis, may actually worsen inflammation in the knee joint over time, according to a new study
The Antiaging Benefits of Essence Herbs: An Interview with John Steinke
John Steinke, interviewed by Cary Nosler on the Wide World of Health show. Cary Nosler: Our guest today is John Steinke. John began his medical career as an acupuncturist and
Gut Bacteria Identified as Potential Trigger for Rheumatoid Arthritis
Researchers have discovered a unique bacteria in the gut that may be responsible for triggering rheumatoid arthritis (RA) in people already at risk for the autoimmune disease. Kristine Kuhn, MD,
Green Eyeglasses Reduce Pain-Related Anxiety, Opioid Use in Fibromyalgia Patients
Wearing special green eyeglasses for several hours a day reduces pain-related anxiety and may help decrease the need for opioids to manage severe pain in fibromyalgia patients and possibly others
Sleeping for Five Hours or Less Linked to Increased Risk of Cancer, Diabetes
Getting less than five hours of sleep in mid-to-late life could be linked to an increased risk of developing at least two chronic diseases, finds a new study that analyzed
Omega-3s Linked to Healthier Brain Structure and Improved Cognitive Abilities in Middle Age
Eating cold-water fish and other sources of omega-3 fatty acids may preserve brain health and enhance cognition in middle age, new evidence indicates. Having at least some omega-3s in red
Hair Straightening Chemicals Linked to Increased Risk of Uterine Cancer
Women who used chemical hair straightening products were at higher risk for uterine cancer compared to women who did not report using these products, according to a new study from
No Evidence Depression is Caused by Low Serotonin Levels, According to New Comprehensive Review
After decades of study, there remains no clear evidence that serotonin levels or serotonin activity are responsible for depression, according to a major review of prior research led by UCL
Tiny Swimming Microbots Eliminate Deadly Pneumonia in New Animal Study
Nanoengineers at the University of California San Diego have developed microscopic robots, called microrobots, that can swim around in the lungs, deliver medication and be used to clear up life-threatening