Over-the-counter pain relievers like aspirin, Aleve or ibuprofen don’t do a thing to slow the progression of knee arthritis, and might even make things worse, a new study suggests. Knee arthritis patients who regularly took nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) wound up with worse knee inflammation and weakened cartilage, compared to a “control” group not taking… read on > read on >
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Implant Delivers Chemo Directly to Brain in Patients Battling Brain Tumors
Researchers have found a way to safely deliver a steady supply of chemotherapy directly to brain tumors — in what they hope will be an important advance for patients with currently incurable cancers. The treatment involves an implantable pump system that supplies a steady drip of chemo straight to the brain tumor. Researchers have tested… read on > read on >
CT Screenings Can Dramatically Improve Lung Cancer Outcomes
Annual lung cancer screening for heavy smokers can provide a big boost in lung cancer survival over the long term, a new study shows. When low-dose CT screening identifies early-stage lung cancer, patients have an 80% chance of surviving 20 years, researchers found. And for some, the odds are as high as 100%. But only… read on > read on >
AHA News: Green Beans Can Be One of the Healthiest Dishes at the Holiday Table
TUESDAY, Nov. 22, 2022 (American Heart Association News) — Whether served in a casserole, almondine or roasted with garlic, green beans are sure to make an appearance on many a table this holiday season. And unlike many of the tempting treats that make up holiday meals, the green bean is one item that’s not usually… read on > read on >
Protecting Wildlife Key to Preventing the Next Big Pandemic
Research in wild bats is reinforcing a notion crucial to stopping future pandemics: When wildlife populations stay healthy, the odds of “crossover” viruses infecting humans subsides. In Australia, deforestation has caused a deadly respiratory virus to pass from fruit bats to humans, by forcing the two species into closer contact, a new study reports. Robbed… read on > read on >
How Benign Are ‘Benign’ Breast Findings? Study Finds Link to Higher Cancer Risk
Many women feel a lump in their breast or receive an abnormal result on a screening mammogram that turns out to be a cyst or other type of non-cancerous growth. With this news comes a huge sigh of relief, but it may not be the end of the story, new research suggests. While these growths… read on > read on >
Even a Little Drinking in Pregnancy Can Reshape Fetal Brain
Exposure to even low levels of alcohol while in the womb can change the structure of the fetus’ brain, according to Austrian researchers. The study results suggest that pregnant women should strictly avoid alcohol, one author said. “Unfortunately, many pregnant women are unaware of the influence of alcohol on the fetus during pregnancy,” said lead… read on > read on >
Science Reveals Links Between Down Syndrome & Alzheimer’s
The genetic abnormality that drives Down syndrome causes the same sort of abnormal brain plaques and protein tangles that are found in Alzheimer’s disease patients, a new study reports. Amyloid beta plaques and tau tangles have long been associated with Alzheimer’s disease, and they’re also evident in most people with Down syndrome by age 40,… read on > read on >
Keep Food Poisoning at Bay This Holiday Season
A happy holiday can go sour quickly when food poisoning joins the party. Experts from Rutgers New Jersey Poison Control Center offer some tips on safely thawing, preparing and storing food, as well as avoiding issues with alcohol and drugs. “Forgetting about food safety is a recipe for disaster,” said Diane Calello, executive and medical… read on > read on >
Tips to Navigating Thanksgiving Dinner If You Have Diabetes
Eating a Thanksgiving feast, while still maintaining healthy blood sugar levels, may seem challenging if you have diabetes, but it’s doable, experts say. Nearly 40 million Americans deal with this issue every day, and not just for holiday meals. To start: Don’t skip breakfast or try to save your calories and carbohydrates for later in… read on > read on >