How often does everyday activity change as you get older? One study decided to dive in to see if anything could explain the differences between men and women. Exercise in older adults varies, like how some might enjoy a morning walk while others prefer snoozing in the sun. Turns out, that this is s
Doctors who perform joint replacement surgeries have been trying to figure out the best way to manage pain after the procedure. One big question is how many painkillers should they prescribe to patients when they leave the hospital? The truth is, there's often a big gap between what doctors think t
Imagine needing help to overcome opioid addiction and living in Philadelphia. Would you know where to easily find treatment? Philadelphia has special rules to make it easier for people to access buprenorphine, a medication that can help with opioid addiction. Researchers wanted to
Green spaces in cities are often praised for their positive effects on health. People living in urban areas are increasingly looking for ways to connect with nature. In urban settings, green spaces are commonly known to provide health benefits. These benefits have been documented for a long time.
Cancer treatments often come with a host of unwanted side effects. One such issue is called chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy, or CIPN for short. This condition involves damage to the nerves in the hands and feet, causing symptoms like numbness, tingling, and pain. To understand this bette
Imagine dealing with a condition that can make your head hurt and cause unexpected vision issues. This is the reality for people with Giant Cell Arteritis. One medication, tocilizumab has come out on the market to help with this. First off, what makes giant cell arteritis so tricky? Usually,
Let's talk about the liver health of women living with HIV. They have been prescribed a type of medicine that is not invasive, also known as integrase strand-transfer inhibitors, or INSTIs. These medicines are used to treat HIV by blocking an enzyme that the virus needs to replicate. They have be
Imagine a world where you can find help for mental health issues right on your phone. Researchers decided to find out if this might work for those dealing with less-serious but still troublesome mental health issues. You know how sometimes you feel down, or anxious, or just can't sleep, but
Imagine this: you’ve just had an operation. And you know what comes next —- pain. You aren’t alone. Almost everyone who has surgery faces this challenge. Dealing with it can be tough. Current painkillers help, but they come with their own set of problems. Some medications can cause na
Total knee replacement is a solution for knee arthritis that causes pain and function impairment, aiming to reduce discomfort and improve lifespan. Total knee replacement (TKR) procedures have seen a significant increase in recent years; however, there are still issues. Motion problems might arise
