Patients who have surgery for inflammatory bowel disorders such as Crohn’s disease recover quicker and have shorter hospital stays if they have laparoscopic surgery rather than traditional surgery. Doctors have been using laparoscopic surgery,...
Sixteen million Americans have diabetes and as many as 90-percent may suffer from nerve damage. The disease can rob people of their limbs and bodily functions. Nerve damage has been considered irreversible until now....
Researchers have found a treatment used for neuropathy resulting from unknown causes also works for diabetic neuropathy. About 80 percent of the patients in their study showed significant improvement after receiving intravenous immunoglobulin therapy,...
For centuries, men and women have tried all sorts of crazy approaches to influence the gender of their babies. In some cultures, a man would bite his partner’s right ear if he wanted a...
A low-fat, high-carbohydrate eating plan is not too bad for “good” cholesterol. A slight fall in blood levels of HDL, or “good” cholesterol, in men who follow this diet may not be a problem,...
While doctors say there is an association between infectious mononucleosis and Hodgkin’s disease, they have been unsure whether the risk is causal. A new study sheds some light on the development of the issue....
Many people get an upset stomach now and then. For some people, nausea is a constant torment. A new device helps soothe even the worst upset stomach. Janice, Nausea Sufferer: “The nausea in the...
You’ve been though the hot flashes and intermittent periods, your mood swings have abated, and, while menopause symptoms may still come and go for a while, generally things have settled down. When you’ve had...
A study hopes to speed up therapy for possible meningitis patients by identifying symptoms that indicate whether treatment will be well received. Lumbar puncture is the common treatment for suspected meningitis patients; however, because...
Imagine being able to clean blood by putting it through a filter. That’s what blood banks around the country are doing to make blood transfusions safe for patients with weak immune systems. Donated blood...
With energy prices and greenhouse gases on the rise, it’s time to put the pedal to the metal. If you have the time, are at the right distance, and the weather is in your...
No need to rush to surgically repair a hernia, say researchers. A new study reveals patients who wait until a hernia is uncomfortable before having it operated on fare just as well as those...
Over-the-counter chemical treatments are not as effective as the “Bug Buster” kit in eliminating head lice, according to a new study. Head lice are a widespread, persistent, and recurring problem among school-age children. Infestation...
About 13 million people in the United States have a thyroid condition. Although many are not as mysterious as Graves’ disease, they still go misdiagnosed. Graves’ disease is not as frightening as it sounds....
Given intravenously, the drug ondansetron decreases vomiting in children with gastroenteritis, according to the research. Gastroenteritis affects about 30 million children in the United States every year. It’s an acute infection in the stomach...
Women who consume four cups of caffienated coffee a day have a lower risk of gallstone disease than those who do not drink coffee, according to the information from the Harvard Nurses’ Health study....
Six states in the country require doctors to report any loss of consciousness during a seizure of one of their patients. While the law was designed to protect the public from car accidents caused...
British investigators have linked epilepsy to socioeconomic factors. In the British Medical Journal, researchers report people suffering the greatest socioeconomic disadvantages are significantly more likely to develop the condition than those suffering the least....
Seizures can be a very frightening scene, especially when the victim is a child. Parents of epileptic children often worry about the child suddenly dying during a seizure. A new study offers reassurance to...
It starts as a cold … And then one night, you hear your child coughing in a way that sounds more like a bark. Chances are, it’s the croup. Severe cases can land kids...
Early detection and treatment can help a stroke victim survive and decrease the severity of long-term damage. Learn the symptoms of stroke by memorizing a simple acronym: FAST… F is for facial numbness, especially...
It was once assumed that brainpower automatically decreased with age, but research now shows this simply isn’t true. Your brain is able to acquire new skills and sore information well into old age. In...
Summer is almost here, and for many people that means increased activity at the beach, on the field, and in the yard. You’ll need a strong, fit core to protect your spine, stabilize your...
Research has shown high-intensity training is an effective way to treat patients with breathing problems. However, this intense training is often too difficult for the patient to do for long periods of time. Now,...
Your menstrual cycle is a reflection of your overall well-being. Regular periods indicate your uterus is healthy, your hormones are balanced, and your body is getting the food, exercise, and sleep it needs. What...
It isn’t the most pleasant subject to discuss, but it’s so common, it costs $400 million a year to treat. Diarrhea. When the sufferer is a child, it’s even more serious … sometimes even...
Hoarseness after talking all-day or cheering at a sporting event is a common sign of vocal chord fatigue. Most of the time it goes away, but if you continue to stress your voice, you...
Whooping cough. The term conjures up images of poor, sick children making the characteristic whoop as they struggle to bring air into their sick lungs. While this image may once have been accurate, the...
A study shows cough medicines may not be effective for patients with acute cough. Over-the-counter cough medicines are commonly used as a first line treatment in patients with acute cough. Researchers from the University...
You might or might not know this, but dust mites can trigger allergies and asthma. The eight-legged creatures from the spider family live in our homes and feed on skin cells we leave behind....