Karolina Jasko was a high school senior when a nail salon worker pointed out the black vertical line on her right thumbnail. Because she typically painted her nails, the black line had gone unnoticed and unheeded, but then it started to show signs of infection. At that point, Jasko sought out medical advice and got… read on >
A new study reveals why sex surveys tend to find that men have had far more sexual partners than women. Researchers in Scotland analyzed the responses of more than 15,000 men and women in a survey that found the average number of lifetime sexual partners among men was 14, compared with seven among women. Why… read on >
Struggles with infertility can take an emotional toll. But a new study finds the stress that a woman often experiences during infertility treatment won’t limit her chances of success. The analysis looked at 20 studies that explored the stress surrounding infertility, a condition that touches millions of women around the world. “Infertility and its treatment… read on >
The active ingredient in pot that gets you high can calm agitation in people with advanced Alzheimer’s disease, a small new study suggests. Canadian researchers found that a form of synthetic THC significantly decreased agitation in a small group of Alzheimer’s patients, working even better than the drugs now used. “This is the first clinical… read on >
It all started when a 60-year-old bodybuilder ignored his doctor’s advice to stop using hazardous anabolic steroids, prior to a weightlifting competition. In addition, he was taking testosterone replacement treatments plus stem cell infusions, gotten illegally from his trainer. The result: A stay in the intensive care unit of a Texas hospital because his heart… read on >
Employees struggling with depression take less time off from work if they receive support and help from their managers, a new study suggests. Many people suffer depression at some point during their working lives. But they often don’t disclose their condition or seek help because they’re afraid of repercussions, according to the researchers. The new… read on >
Ever wonder what lengths your dog might go to if you were in trouble? New research suggests that depending on the dog, even doors can’t stand in the way of a rescue effort. And for those that didn’t push the door open, they may have cared so much that they were paralyzed with worry. “We… read on >
If your memory starts slipping, your gender may play a role in whether or not you are diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, a new study suggests. How? Women excel in a skill called verbal memory — the ability to learn and remember verbal information such as stories or grocery lists. At the moment, tests to detect… read on >
The cost of treatment for early stage breast cancer can be devastating for many patients, but they get little guidance or help from their doctors, a new study suggests. “We have made a lot of progress in breast cancer treatment, which is wonderful. But this study shows we are only part of the way to… read on >
Black men in the United States have higher rates of aggressive prostate cancer than other males. Now, a $26.5 million study is underway to figure out why. The U.S. National Institutes of Health and the Prostate Cancer Foundation have launched the study to investigate social, environmental and genetic factors behind this disparity. “No group in… read on >
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