Dementia cases set to double by 2050, called an ‘accelerating epidemic crisis’
Dementia diagnoses show no signs of slowing down. While previous studies predicted cases would double by 2060, that…
New treatment may revive busted knees, eliminate joint replacement
This may be just what some people kneed. Joint issues have never been limited to the elderly, as…
Popular online habit linked to a surge in ER visits, new study
It’s a gamble for your health. A popular online pastime is proving to be a bad bet for…
GLP-1 use skyrocketed 24x in a key demographic
This year, the number of US adults on a GLP-1 medication for weight loss reached an astonishing 11%…
New weight-loss drug targets belly fat and can give ‘flatter stomach’ in weeks
Could a new drug that makes fat cells self-destruct be the next big GLP-1? CBL-514 targets fat cells,…
Teen is ‘first’ patient to have a tooth growing in bizarre place
This bites. It’s not entirely unheard of for teeth to grow in places other than the mouth, a…
Neuroscientist warns common household item is a ‘public health emergency’
Many of us have them in our homes and at offices — but a neuroscientist warns that one…
Smartwatches show ‘substantial error’ at tracking calories burned
Sleek smartwatches are all the rage these days. Nearly 4 in 10 US adults wear them to track…
3-year-old’s quick-spreading cancer cured thanks to new treatment
A cancer treatment has reached a remarkable milestone. While Chimeric Antigen Receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy has shown promising…
Skin patch worn while you sleep could manage stress during the day
Sleep away the stress. How well you sleep at night and how stressed out you feel during the…
Childhood hobby tied to better mental health, brain function as adults
It may be time to take this old-school pastime off the shelf. A growing body of research suggests…
Doctors find ‘foreign bodies’ inside a man’s chest, penis
This story might get under your skin. A man’s hospital visit took a bizarre turn when testing revealed…