Virtual reality reduces anxiety among children awaiting surgery
Children who used a virtual reality (VR) headset before surgery showed reduced self-reported distress and fear, along with…
Exercise may improve mood and memory, and researchers say doctors should prescribe it
From muscle-derived signals to changes in memory and mood, researchers examine the science linking exercise to brain function…
Opioid Users Found a ‘Miracle Drug’ to Help Them Quit. Then the DEA Banned It
In 2012, as the driver of deaths in the opioid crisis began moving from prescription pills to heroin,…
Study uncovers why pulmonary hypertension patients report symptoms of cognitive decline
University of Pittsburgh and UPMC researcher-clinicians have uncovered why many pulmonary hypertension patients report symptoms of cognitive decline.…
BPC-157: What to Know About the ‘Wolverine Shot’ Recovery Peptide
Dustin Nelson had been dealing with persistent knee pain for more than a month when he decided to…
Hospital patients treated by female physicians have better outcomes
Patients cared for by female physicians in hospital were less likely to die or be readmitted compared with…
Excessive exercise disrupts dopamine regulation in the brain, study finds
Excessive physical exercise affects more than just the muscles; it can also alter brain chemistry. A new study…
Can Pediatricians Help Solve the Child Mental-Health Crisis?
Illustration: Olivier Heiligers Last year, on an unusually rainy Tuesday in Los Angeles, dozens of pediatricians and pediatric…
Hyperbaric therapy after breast cancer: managing late radiation side effects
Completing breast cancer treatment is a huge milestone — a moment to celebrate moving forward. But sometimes, months…
Hyperbaric therapy after breast cancer: managing late radiation side effects
Completing breast cancer treatment is a huge milestone — a moment to celebrate moving forward. But sometimes, months…
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…
The importance of good foot health
While every person is unique, one thing most of us have in common is that we rely on…