FDA OKs Suflave, a Lower-Volume Colonoscopy Prep Drink
The worst part of getting a colonoscopy (at least for me) is the nasty-tasting voluminous prep drink. The FDA has just approved a new...
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angelamccorkle
- Sep 11
Coffee's Brain-Boosting Effect Goes Beyond Caffeine
No wonder I like to drink coffee, even if it's decaffeinated coffee. It turns out that there is more than caffeine in coffee that our...
Elisabeth Mahase
- Sep 10
What Works to Reduce COVID-19 Spread.
In this review of thousands of studies that looked at how to reduce COVID- 19 spread, social distancing was the winner. Face masks,...
Liam Davenport
- Jun 8
Exercise After Breast Cancer Reduces Healthcare Costs
Want better outcomes after breast cancer? Exercise early in the course of treatment. This study of 240 people showed that people who did...
Jay Croft
- Jun 8
Trial Shows Some Relief for Long COVID Fatigue, Researchers Say
Long COVID-19 fatigue is a difficult problem to treat. In a new study in eClinical Medicine, a relatively small group of people (41) who...
Elaine K. Howley
- Jun 8
Is Ozempic Safe and Effective for Weight Loss? Understanding the Research
With multiple weight loss drugs on the horizon, and a shortage-inducing ramp-up of Ozempic sales, we can expect to see more and more...
Damian McNamara, MA
- Jun 8
Had COVID? Part of the Virus May Stick Around in Your Brain
We are getting closer to figuring out the cause of brain fog after covid. People can experience trouble with memory, and basic problem...
Sue Hughes
- Jun 8
Individual Response to BP Meds Shows 'Substantial' Variation
Finding the right medication(s) for high blood pressure control can be quite a journey. It can be hard to find just one medicine that...
Liam Davenport
- Jun 8
Music at Bedtime May Aid Depression-Related Insomnia
Insomnia bothers many people, and it can be particularly problematic in people with depression who already struggle with their energy...
Heidi Splete
- Jun 8
One or Two High-Step Days May Reduce Mortality Risks
Many people I know who tried getting 10,000 steps every day didn't succeed. They got frustrated, felt bad, and gave up. A new study in...
Megan Brooks
- Jun 8
Cluster, Migraine Headache Strongly Linked to Circadian Rhythm
Many people suffer from migraines or cluster headaches. A new meta-analysis of 16 studies in the March 29, 2023 Neurology showed a...
Christina Rose, Adaira Landry, Kaitlin Bowers
- Jun 8
Will there be any emergency doctors to see you in the future?
One fallout from the pandemic was a sharp drop in the number of medical students selecting Emergency Medicine as their specialty in 2023....
Lucy Hicks
- Jun 8
Marathon Running Does Not Increase Arthritis Risk: Survey
Does regular running increase your risk of hip and knee arthritis from repetitive pounding on your joints? Not according to this new...
Brett Kelman
- Jun 8
Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia Is Killing Patients. Yet There Is a Simple Way to Stop It.
In hospitals across the country, a leading cause of death is non ventilator hospital acquired pneumonia (NVHAP). NVHAP kills about 30% of...
Lizzy Lawrence
- Jun 8
A device restored hand movement for two stroke survivors. Researchers want to take it mainstream
In this new study in Nature Medicine, two (relatively young) patients regained motor function through the use of a spinal stimulator...
Denny Watkins
- Jun 8
ChatGPT's AI Could Help Catch Alzheimer's Early
Here's an interesting application of ChatGPT- that new artificial intelligence tool that writes term papers and passes exams. Researchers...
Lisa O'Mary
- Jun 8
Despite High Spending, US Ranks Last in Health Outcomes: Study
In a new study from the Commonwealth Fund, the U.S. had the worst rates among 12 peer countries studied for life expectancy, death due to...
Pauline Anderson
- Jun 8
Even One Head Injury Boosts All-Cause Mortality Risk
Sometimes you study one thing and find another. The Atherosclerosis Risk In Community study followed 13,000 people over 27 years. They...
Liam Davenport
- Jun 8
Regular Vitamin D Supplements May Lower Melanoma Risk
It's hard to know if you should take supplemental Vit D. Here's a study from a dermatology clinic that found that those who took...
Denny Watkins
- Jun 8
Science Reveals Link Between Gut Health and Exercise Motivation
In animal studies, gut microbiome and the desire to exercise are linked. Mice treated with antibiotics were found to receive less of a...
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