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Are you experiencing joint pain in your early 30s? A top orthopaedic expert reveals that many seemingly harmless daily habits, such as prolonged sitting, poor posture, and lack of exercise, are silently damaging your bone health. This article uncovers these hidden culprits and offers practical tips to protect your joints.
Research reveals that the gut-brain axis significantly impacts mental clarity. Digestive issues and gut microbiome imbalances can lead to brain fog, fatigue, and mood changes. Understanding this connection can help improve overall health.
The Targeted Real-Time Early Warning System (TREWS), developed by Johns Hopkins researchers and now commercialized by Bayesian Health, has received FDA clearance. It detects sepsis 2 to 48 hours earlier than traditional methods and has reduced mortality by 18% across dozens of U.S. hospitals.
New research suggests that weight regain after loss may be closely linked to persistent hunger signals in the body. The study found that individuals who lost weight still had elevated hunger hormone levels, leading to increased appetite and a higher risk of regaining weight.
Many people worry about weight gain after taking cholesterol-lowering medications, especially statins. This article explores the scientific evidence on the direct link between these drugs and weight, reveals potential indirect factors, and offers practical weight management advice for peace of mind treatment.
Shortness of breath isn’t always just a sign of being out of shape—it can point to anemia, asthma, heart disease, or even a pulmonary embolism. Learn when to see a doctor and simple self-checks to help you decide.
A Phase 2 clinical trial in patients with chronic kidney disease and uncontrolled hypertension found that the experimental drug baxdrostat significantly reduced systolic blood pressure and lowered urine albumin by 55%, suggesting potential kidney protection. By inhibiting aldosterone production, it may break the vicious cycle between hypertension and kidney damage.
A study suggests that each additional 1,000 daily steps after surgery was linked to better outcomes, including 18% fewer complications, 16% lower readmission risk, and 6% shorter hospital stays. Step count was also a stronger predictor of recovery than heart rate variability or self-reported wellness scores. The association between higher step counts and improved outcomes held across different types of surgeries and patient health profiles. The findings indicate that data from wearable devices could help clinicians monitor recovery in real time, guide discharge decisions, and identify patients who may need extra support.
Waking up in the middle of the night is normal, but checking the time can sabotage your sleep. This article shares a simple 8-second countdown breathing technique recommended by a sleep medicine doctor to help you relax and fall back asleep quickly.
A rare hantavirus outbreak has affected a cruise ship carrying nearly 150 people who were travelling from Argentina on a long-haul Atlantic journey. With a few confirmed deaths so far, several countries have ordered tracking and self-isolation for people at risk of suspected infection. However, the WHO currently maintains that the risk of human-to-human transmission and global spread is ‘low’ and the outbreak is under monitoring. Medical News Today spoke to three experts to find out what symptoms to watch out for, when to seek care, and what to do if they suspect contact with the hantavirus.
Social media is flooded with health advice, but not all of it is trustworthy. This article provides practical tips to help you vet health claims, including checking sources, looking for scientific evidence, watching for conflicts of interest, and consulting professionals, empowering you to make informed health decisions.
As clinical evidence accumulates and legal access expands, medical cannabis has become a mainstream option for conditions like anxiety disorders, chronic pain, PTSD, sleep disorders, multiple sclerosis, epilepsy, and more. Cannabinoids offer unique advantages over conventional treatments, including lower addiction risk and fewer side effects. This article explores seven common health issues and what research says about cannabis therapy.