Medical Research - Page 62

March 20, 2025

Just 1 in 10 back pain treatments work, study says — what to do instead

Only around one in every 10 treatments were found to be effective in relieving lower back pain, according to a new study published in BMJ Evidence-Based Medicine.

March 18, 2025

Cannabis use endangers heart health for certain group

While marijuana has been legalized in many states, research has shown that it could have detrimental health impacts for some — including a higher risk of heart attacks.

March 18, 2025

Mother with rare ALS touts 'miracle drug' that has stopped her disease

Raziel Green, 52, an active runner and mother of two, was diagnosed with a rare form of ALS in 2017. Since starting a clinical trial nearly eight years ago, her symptoms have not gotten any worse.

March 17, 2025

New Jersey woman says her rare ALS was stopped by new drug

Raziel Green, 52, an active runner and mother of two, was diagnosed with a rare form of ALS in 2017. Nearly eight years later, her symptoms have been kept at bay by a new medication.

March 17, 2025

4 troubling cancer trends you must know about in 2025

The American Cancer Society’s annual cancer trends report revealed some findings that are worrying oncologists. Experts discuss what stood out to them.

March 17, 2025

COVID anniversary shines new light on effort to support doctors' mental health

Drs. Randy Pilgrim and Bentley Tate are on the front lines calling for more support for physicians' mental health as Congress considers the Lorna Breen Act.

March 16, 2025

Most Americans lie to their dentists, here's why

More than half of Americans admit to lying about their dental hygiene, with anxiety and embarrassment keeping many from regular checkups. Get the findings from a recent survey.

March 15, 2025

Deadly cancer type linked to obesity and high stress levels

Pancreatic cancer, one of the deadliest types of the disease, has been linked to obesity and higher stress levels, a new UCLA study found. Doctors share how to reduce the risk.

March 13, 2025

Higher dementia risk seen in women with common health issue

A new study suggests that greater menopause symptoms could put women at a higher risk of dementia and other cognitive decline later in life, a new study suggests.

March 13, 2025

Trump's pick for NIH director clears committee, heads to full Senate vote

A Senate committee voted Thursday morning to advance Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, President Donald Trump's pick to head the National Institutes of Health, in a 12-11 party-line vote.