How to train your brain to run through discomfort
There’s a moment in almost every race when you start to fight yourself: you think about slowing down,…
Experts Say How This Disc Can Help Improve Balance
The experts consulted for this story do not necessarily endorse the products ahead unless otherwise noted. Experts tell…
Warning signs for chronic pelvic pain emerge during adolescence
A new McMaster University study of nearly half a million people has found that many people who go…
Billions in potential savings from targeted supplementation
The report, commissioned by Food Supplements Europe (FSE) and conducted by Frost & Sullivan, covered the 27 EU…
Childhood cancer survivors face severe mental health challenges as adults
Consultant and researcher Magnus Aasved Hjort believes that people who survive childhood cancer should receive far better support…
Chronic postsurgical pain affects women long after cesarean delivery
A new synthesis of global evidence, published in Anaesthesia (the journal of the Association of Anaesthetists), finds that…
Numbing Creams, Breastfeeding, and Faster Shots Top New Guideline to Ease Needle Pain and Fear at Every Age
Fear and pain are among the most common side effects of getting a shot, and a new clinical…
America, land of suckers: Why we keep falling for miracle cures and scams
America: land of possibility. And also: land of suckers. Our enduring belief that anything is possible — whether…
Mindfulness and tai chi practices help cancer survivors manage symptoms
The cancer journey for many patients doesn’t end after treatment. Many live with long-term side effects that affect…
5 Different Types of Pain You Should Never Ignore
When it comes to severe medical situations, emergency medicine doctors see it all. They’re the physicians who folks…
Common medications trigger potentially harmful prescribing cascades in older adults
A new Ontario-wide study reveals that common medications, from statins to iron supplements, are quietly setting off prescribing…
Could scorpion venom inspire new treatments for liver disease?
From blocking inflammatory immune pathways to disrupting hepatitis viruses, scorpion-derived peptides are attracting attention as potential drug candidates,…