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7 surprising benefits of eating more ginger

February 13, 2017

7 surprising benefits of eating more ginger

Give your pantry and fridge a quick scan.

Foods to fight osteoarthritis pain

February 10, 2017

Foods to fight osteoarthritis pain

About 27 million Americans suffer from osteoarthritis, the most common form of arthritis that can occur in any joint of the body.

'Heading' in soccer may lead to concussion symptoms

February 3, 2017

'Heading' in soccer may lead to concussion symptoms

Purposely "heading" a soccer ball may lead to concussion symptoms despite research suggesting those issues mainly arise from accidental knocks to the head, according to a new study.

How floating naked may offer relief from pain, stress

February 1, 2017

How floating naked may offer relief from pain, stress

Could floating naked for an hour in a bath full of Epsom salt offer serenity? Floating, one of the latest alternative medicine trends is all about sensory deprivation and it may be the answer some people are looking for to ease stress and aches

Nearly half of breast cancer patients have severe treatment side effects

January 27, 2017

Nearly half of breast cancer patients have severe treatment side effects

Many women being treated for breast cancer suffer from severe treatment side effects even when they don't receive chemotherapy, a recent study suggests.

How to treat an opioid epidemic

January 26, 2017

How to treat an opioid epidemic

The grim faces of the nation’s opioid epidemic—an overdosing parent slumped in the front seat of a car, mouth agape, with a neglected child in the rear seat—have become too familiar in recent years.

Fitness technique helps 'MELT' pain away

January 19, 2017

Fitness technique helps 'MELT' pain away

Patricia Davis is a professional violinist who has performed on some of the most famous stages in the world, from Carnegie Hall to Lincoln Center.

Industry money may taint advice from patient groups, regulators

January 18, 2017

Industry money may taint advice from patient groups, regulators

As a social worker, Susannah Rose referred clients with cancer to patient advocacy groups she trusted to dispense unbiased advice - until she heard the groups might be taking money from pharmaceutical companies.

Construction workers still at high risk for strains and sprains

January 17, 2017

Construction workers still at high risk for strains and sprains

Despite significant improvements in the last 25 years, U.S. construction workers are still at high risk for on-the-job injuries to muscles, tendons, joints and nerves, a new study reports.

Documentary on convicted doc highlights providers' role in opioid epidemic

January 15, 2017

Documentary on convicted doc highlights providers' role in opioid epidemic

According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 91 Americans die from opioid overdoses every day.