Some hospitals are trying a curious new tactic to attract patients: free hernia screenings. One Illinois hospital raffled off tickets for a smart speaker to […]
Many patients with depression do not need a psychiatrist
(HealthDay)—Primary care doctors can detect and treat most cases of depression, according to a study published in the July/August issue of the Annals of Family […]
Not So Fast! Kylie Jenner Didn't Say She's Pregnant in Viral Video
Wasn’t her! Kylie Jenner did not drop a pregnancy bomb at Khloé Kardashian’s birthday party, a source confirms to Us Weekly. Fans of the famous […]
Mutational ‘hotspots’ in cancer genomes may not necessarily drive cancer growth
A study by investigators from the Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) Cancer Center has found that, contrary to common assumptions, the fact that a specific genetic […]
Vitamin D does NOT prevent heart disease, study finds
Vitamin D does NOT prevent heart disease: Patients who take supplements are at no less risk of heart attack, stroke and death than those on […]
The Nike ‘obese’ mannequin outrage reveals hatred, not health concern
When Nike placed new mannequins in the window of its flagship London store last week, the internet trolls emerged from their caves en masse. The […]
Medical marijuana does not reduce opioid deaths, study finds
Legalizing medical marijuana does not reduce the rate of fatal opioid overdoses, according to researchers at the Stanford University School of Medicine. The finding contradicts […]
Mona Lisa’s smile not genuine, researchers believe
New research has found that the Mona Lisa’s famed smile is almost certainly ‘forced’—raising the intriguing possibility that Leonardo deliberately portrayed her that way. A […]
Why Kris Jenner Has Not Met Kim Kardashian's Fourth Child Yet
Protective grandma! Kris Jenner has yet to see Kim Kardashian and Kanye West’s newborn baby in person, but she has a good reason. The 63-year-old Keeping […]
Naproxen sodium does not slow presymptomatic Alzheimer’s disease
(HealthDay)—Naproxen sodium twice daily is not associated with reduced progression of presymptomatic Alzheimer disease (AD) among cognitively intact people at risk for the condition, according […]
Nutrients from food, not supplements, linked to lower risks of death, cancer
Adequate intake of certain nutrients is associated with a reduction in all-cause mortality when the nutrient source is foods, but not supplements, according to a […]
More older adults with joint replacements recover at home, not rehab
Older adults and their families often wonder: Where’s the best place to recover after a hip or knee replacement—at home or in a rehabilitation facility? […]
Prenatal high-dose vitamin D not linked to asthma at age 6
(HealthDay)—High-dose vitamin D supplementation in pregnancy is not associated with a child’s risk for asthma at age 6 years, according to a research letter published […]
‘Inactive’ ingredients may not be, study finds
Most pills and capsules, whether over-the-counter or prescription, include components other than the actual drug. These compounds, known as “inactive ingredients,” help to stabilize the […]