Replacement Joints Might Affect A Person’s Brain, Study Finds
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 23, 2026 — A knee or hip replacement can be a lifesaver for someone in chronic pain from arthritis, but they might have…
Abnormally Large Breasts Linked To Range Of Headache And Pain Disorders
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 23, 2026 — Well-endowed women face much worse problems than finding a bra that fits, a new study says.Women with abnormally enlarged breasts…
Kids’ Vaccinations Don’t Have To Be Scary Or Painful, New Guidelines Argue
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 23, 2026 — Childhood vaccinations don’t have to be frightening and painful for kids, according to a revised set of medical guidelines.Instead, a…
Coffee doesn’t have to keep you awake to disrupt your sleep
Caffeine may make sleep less restorative even when you fall asleep normally and stay in bed for eight hours, with EEG recordings revealing fewer of…
This emerging treatment could help people avoid knee replacement surgery
A minimally invasive procedure called genicular artery embolization could offer a new middle ground between conservative treatments and knee replacement for osteoarthritis. By blocking tiny…
Cardiovascular Health And Exercise: How Much Aerobic Activity Do You Really Need?
TUESDAY, Sept. 22, 2026 — As a physician, I am often asked by patients how much aerobic exercise is truly necessary for optimal cardiovascular health….
Mindfulness, Tai Chi Can Ease Pain, Fatigue Among Cancer Survivors
TUESDAY, Sept. 22, 2026 — Mindfulness meditation or tai chi can help cancer survivors feel better, a new study says.Patients had less pain, fatigue and…
Interest In Dementia Vaccine High In U.S., Survey Finds
TUESDAY, Sept. 22, 2026 — Americans’ skepticism of vaccines does not appear to extend to brain health, a new study says.Nearly 3 out of 4…
Wildfire Smoke Might Be More Toxic Than Other Air Pollution, Studies Say
MONDAY, Sept. 21, 2026 — Wildfire smoke might pose a greater health risk to humans than other sources of air pollution, two new Mount Sinai…
Vitamin D Levels May Raise Preterm Birth Risk
MONDAY, Sept. 21, 2026 — Vitamin D may play a bigger role in pregnancy than simply supporting bone health.A new study suggests that optimizing vitamin…