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DBS treatment might help restore mobility in brain injury patients
Patients who lose the use of their hands and arms after a stroke or traumatic brain injury could regain some…
Adding suicide risk screening to primary care could save lives
More and more, primary care doctors routinely ask patients a question that may come as a surprise: Do you ever…
CDC warns against potentially counterfeit meds sold by online pharmacies
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says many illegal online pharmacies are selling counterfeit…
Fizzy drinks, too much coffee might raise risk of stroke
Want to keep a stroke a bay? Drink water, avoid fizzy and fruit drinks, and keep coffee at a minimum. Photo by…
One in 14 U.S. hospital patients experiences harmful diagnostic errors
One in 14 hospital patients may be the victim of damaging diagnostic mistakes, new research suggests. Photo by…
George the Frenchie’s cancer journey might help other dogs, human children
Photo courtesy of Dr. Leah Ackerman/HealthDay News The short but much-loved life of a French…
Bright-light therapy improves outcomes in treating non-seasonal depression, study shows
1 of 2 | In the analysis, bright-light therapy consisted of using a fluorescent light box that…
Eli Lilly to build $4.5 billion Indiana facility for advanced drug manufacturing
Eli Lilly said Wednesday it will invest $4.5 billion to build an advanced pharmaceutical drug manufacturing and…
New cheek swab test might help predict lifespan
A new test called CheekAge, based on a quick swab of cells in the mouth, might someday be used to predict how…
COVID-19 vaccine lowers risk of COVID-linked heart trouble
Folks who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 are significantly less likely to develop serious heart problems…