A recent study concludes that wearing hearing aids is associated with later onset of dementia and a reduced risk of…
Opioid Defendants Seek to Disqualify Judge Overseeing 2,300 Cases
In a surprising move, drug distributors and pharmacy chains on the eve of a landmark federal trial argued that the…
Medical News Today: How birds let squirrels know when it’s safe to relax
Scientists know that squirrels respond to birds’ threat calls. A new study finds that the chatter of birds at rest…
Medical News Today: Does poor oral health impact brain function?
Two new studies suggest that there is an association between stress related tooth problems and cognitive decline among older populations.
Medical News Today: What to know about cataract surgery
Cataracts are cloudy areas that develop on the lens of the eye. They can affect a person’s vision. Surgery is…
Medical News Today: What does it feel like to be drunk? What you need to know
Although alcohol affects people in different ways and some people can drink more than others, drinking too much may cause…
New way to target cancer’s diversity and evolution
Scientists have revealed close-up details of a vital molecule involved in the mix and match of genetic information within cells…
Predicting risk of heart failure for diabetes patients with help from machine learning
A new study unveils a new, machine-learning derived model that can predict, with a high degree of accuracy, future heart…
Functional Decline in an Elderly Patient: Connecting the Dots to Reach the Diagnosis
An 80-year-old woman was admitted for an unwitnessed fall. She reported altered bowel movements with increased frequency of loose stool…
Acupuncture vs Noninsertive Sham Acupuncture in Aging Patients with Degenerative Lumbar Spinal Stenosis: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Acupuncture is commonly used to treat degenerative lumbar spinal stenosis in Asian countries. However, rigorous data regarding the efficacy and…