As the population of the United States grows older, more and more family members will be called upon to make medical decisions during hospitalizations of those who cannot make decisions for themselves. Good quality, focused, empathetic and timely communication between…

Osteoarthritis (OA) pain is a significant issue among older females, with intervertebral disc (IVD) degeneration (IVDD) and facet joint OA (FJOA) common causes of this condition. The incidence of OA is two-fold greater among women than men, with menopause amplifying…

A research team led by The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) has developed a novel technique to self-assemble a thin layer of amino acids with ordered orientation over a large area that demonstrates high piezoelectric strength, making…

Danish researchers, at Copenhagen University Hospital and the University of Copenhagen, found a link between a vitamin K deficiency and poor lung health. Around 4,000 participants, aged 24 to 77, took a lung function test (known as spirometry) and gave…

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Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, researchers have been trying to determine why this virus creates such negative long-term effects compared with most coronaviruses. Now, a multi-institutional consortium of researchers led by a team…

I have diabetes and high blood pressure. I take medication but have committed to a healthier lifestyle, including daily walks outside, swimming and other outdoor activities with my family. Recently, I was diagnosed with breast cancer. As temperatures begin to…

Nonsmokers who develop lung cancer can be treated effectively with new drugs, but their tumors refuse to surrender without a fight. The drugs stop working in the long term because the tumors acquire secondary mutations that allow them to evade…

Breastfeeding has long been used as a method to help keep newborns healthy and protected against a variety of diseases. But certain sugars naturally found in breast milk could also help prevent infections before a baby arrives. Researchers reporting in…

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