Until now, if a female patient with epilepsy asked about her chances for becoming pregnant and having a healthy baby,
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Higher aerobic fitness levels are associated with better word production skills in healthy older adults
Healthy older people who exercise regularly are less inclined to struggle to find words to express themselves, research led by
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Studies find more patients admitted to hospitals with cardiac conditions in winter months
Two new studies examined seasonal variations in cardiac-related hospitalizations specifically for aortic dissection and ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarctions (STEMI). The results
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When do problems with memory and decision-making affect older adults’ ability to drive?
For older adults, driving can mean living a more independent, satisfying life. Therefore, it’s no surprise that about 86 percent
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Imaging may allow safe tPA treatment of patients with unwitnessed strokes
A study led by Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) investigators may lead to a significant expansion in the number of stroke
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Wiping out the gut microbiome could help with heart failure
New research suggests wiping out the gut microbiota could improve heart functioning and potentially slow the cardiac damage that occurs
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A bone fracture glue is successfully tested on live animals, with stronger fixation than dental fillers
Acute bone fractures may soon be treated with an adhesive patch inspired by dental reconstruction techniques. Scientists in Sweden report
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‘The reality is sick, overweight people with tooth decay’
We’ve all seen images of sexy young people radiating happiness and vitality while sipping sugar-sweetened drinks with sparkly white teeth.
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Are antidepressants safe in patients with coronary heart disease?
An investigation published in the current issue of Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics explores the cardiac events that may occur with the
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Practices with poor prescribing performance more likely to prescribe homeopathy
New research published today by the Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine finds that general practices in England with
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