Sciatica can send searing, unrelenting pain down your legs, and surgery is often recommended if other less invasive measures fail to bring relief. Unfortunately, a new study review suggests that such operations likely only provide temporary results, with pain typically returning within a year. Sciatica is “characterized by pain going down the back of the… read on > read on >
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How to Get Rid of a Toothache: The Best Remedies
If you have experienced a toothache, you know it’s no joke. That searing pain in your mouth can keep you from concentrating, getting adequate sleep and so much more. Plus, not treating the root cause of a toothache can lead to bigger problems down the road. According to the U.S. National Library of Medicine, it’s… read on > read on >
For Athletes, Diet Might Influence Sleep Patterns
Need to get your shut-eye on time? What you eat could make a difference, according to a new study. Researchers found that college athletes who ate more carbohydrates and vitamins B12 and C tended to go to sleep and wake up earlier. It’s possible that these nutrients might increase synthesis of vital hormones that regulate… read on > read on >
In Animal Study, Tiny Ingested Plastic Particles Infiltrated Brain
Researchers studying how tiny plastic particles can breach the protective blood-brain barrier report they have found that answer, thanks to mice and computer modeling. “With the help of computer models, we discovered that a certain surface structure [biomolecularcorona] was crucial in enabling plastic particles to pass into the brain,” said study co-author Oldamur Hollóczki, of… read on > read on >
Psoriatic Arthritis: Types, Causes, Symptoms & Treatments
Most people have heard of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. But for some, psoriatic arthritis is the new kid on the block. Here’s what you need to know about psoriatic arthritis, including symptoms, types and treatments. What is psoriatic arthritis? Psoriatic arthritis (PsA), a progressive inflammatory condition of the joints and enthuses (places where the tendons… read on > read on >
U.S. Supreme Court Keeps Abortion Pill Widely Available While Appeal Continues
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled on Friday that the abortion pill mifepristone can remain widely available while litigation over its fate winds its way through the court system. In the meantime, the order effectively halts a ruling from a federal judge in Texas that said the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s approval of the pill… read on > read on >
Maker of Narcan Nasal Spray Plans to Sell Overdose Antidote for Less Than $50
The company that makes the opioid overdose nasal spray Narcan plans to have it available in pharmacies and online by late summer for a price of less than $50. Emergent sent a response letter Thursday to Sen. Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut, who had sent a letter to the company earlier this month asking about “the… read on > read on >
Black Women Die of Breast Cancer at Younger Ages. Should They Be Screened Earlier?
Experts recommend that women at least consider starting breast cancer screening once they turn 40. Now a new study suggests that is especially critical for Black women. Looking at data on U.S. breast cancer deaths, researchers found — as other studies have — that Black women in their 40s were substantially more likely to die… read on > read on >
AHA News: Concerns Remain as COVID-19 Pandemic Weighs on Hispanic People in US
FRIDAY, April 21, 2023 (American Heart Association News) — Early in the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. Hispanic population faced disproportionately high case numbers. As the coronavirus crisis enters its fourth year, and with some federal resources set to expire soon, concerns remain about the continuing impact of COVID-19 on Latino people. Between Jan. 22, 2020,… read on > read on >
Used Early, Drug Might Delay MS Symptom Onset
(HealthDay News) – Growing numbers of people have MRI brain scans to find out what’s causing their headaches, see if they have a concussion or for another reason, when a doctor may spot the tell-tale lesions of multiple sclerosis (MS). Called radiologically isolated syndrome, this occurs in people who have no MS symptoms but whose… read on > read on >