2+ day, 23+ hour ago   (541+ words) Clinical trials let researchers test new drugs, medical devices, and interventions to improve outcomes across many diseases. But in order for these studies to deliver the most impactful results, they need to include participants from different racial and ethnic backgrounds....

3+ day, 23+ hour ago   (884+ words) When most people think about sexually transmitted infections, they picture symptoms involving the genitals. Burning during urination, unusual discharge, sores and pelvic discomfort may immediately come to mind. However, one common STI can quietly settle somewhere many people never think…...

5+ day, 22+ hour ago   (262+ words) Sunglasses and Advil not cutting it after a night out on the town? Check out five morning-after smoothies to help relieve your hangover headache. 1 tablespoon coconut oil (helps balance glucose levels) 1 cup Greek yogurt (probiotics balance the digestive system) 1 tablespoon…...

5+ day, 22+ hour ago   (939+ words) When something is wrong with your legs, you may expect to see swelling, bruising, redness, or a rash. But some of the most important warning signs cannot be seen at all—they are sensations or changes in function only you…...

6+ day, 21+ hour ago   (825+ words) Blood pressure is more than just numbers your doctor writes on a chart. To explain it, Dr. Shawna Nesbitt, medical director of the Hypertension Clinic at Parkland Hospital in Dallas, talks about plumbing. “Controlling it doesn’t just matter to one…...

6+ day, 23+ hour ago   (1280+ words) Connecting people with clinical trials is complicated — even if people identify a promising match, there’s a slew of potentially thorny factors, including geographic incompatibility, and financial and time considerations. Simply finding an appropriate trial can present an enormous hurdle. In…...

1+ week, 20+ hour ago   (434+ words) Say you are someone who is living with IBD, specifically Ulcerative Colitis. You are bound to experience a flare-up or five every now and then, but what causes a UC flare? Well, first let’s answer what ulcerative colitis is. Ulcerative…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (636+ words) Starting your day on the wrong foot can cast a long shadow over the next several hours, turning even the most manageable schedule into an uphill battle. We’ve all experienced those mornings where the alarm feels more like an intrusion…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (349+ words) With OSA, you’re dealing with a sleep disorder in which something is obstructing your airway and disturbs your sleep. The issue may be caused by a complete or partial collapse of the upper airway, followed by decreased oxygen levels (hypoxia)…...