There is a popular belief that women are better than men at multitasking. Although some studies have supported this claim, other scientists have pointed to the insufficient evidence for this generalization. New research supports the former, suggesting it may be … Read More »
Patient engagement leads us to better, safer, less expensive, and more flexible ways for managing healthcare’s complex tasks. It’s common sense, right? If you’re engaged in your own care and personally accountable to yourself and others, you’re more likely to … Read More »
The prostate is a part of the male reproductive system. It is located deep within the male body, just below the bladder and in front of the rectum. This walnut-shaped organ consists of two sections. It surrounds the urethra, … Read More »
A new study reviewing medical data from 6,000 patients reports that individuals with atrial fibrillation who take anticoagulants are at higher risk of dementia than patients who take the blood-thinning drugs for other reasons. Researchers have linked warfarin to increased … Read More »
Cough variant asthma is a type of asthma that is marked by a dry, nonproductive cough. Unlike other types of asthma, a person suffering from cough variant asthma often has no traditional asthma symptoms like wheezing or shortness of breath. … Read More »
The largest study of its kind reveals that the number of people worldwide living with high blood pressure has nearly doubled in the last 4 decades. The huge international effort also reveals a stark contrast between rich and poor countries. … Read More »
Olfaction is a fascinating sense. Although our nasal passages constantly detect aromatic molecules, most of us give little thought to how smell works. Odors also hold a surprising ability to evoke powerful emotions; here we discuss why that it is. … Read More »
Contrary to research that suggests marijuana may act as a gateway drug, encouraging the use of other harmful substances, a new study indicates it may have the opposite effect. The new review suggests marijuana may help treat substance use disorders … Read More »
Nov. 16, 2016 — People living across the southeastern U.S. have been dealing with an unfamiliar health threat in recent days: a thick haze of smoke that’s drifted from more than 30 wildfires burning in the Tennessee Valley and southern … Read More »
The clerk at the auto parts store stares at you in disbelief. Then he begins laughing. And his reaction is entirely justified. After telling you the total for your replacement tail light, you respond by pulling out your car insurance … Read More »