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As pickleball’s popularity soars with older participants, so do injuries
Anna Leigh Waters was the No. 1 women's singles player in the country when she competed in a PPA Tour event in…
Ban of ineffective phenylephrine could affect access to other remedies
Even though phenylephrine doesn't work, the cold remedies that contain it offer other ingredients that do help…
Deadly fungal illnesses linked to Medical tourism in Mexico
An outbreak of Fusarium solani meningitis occurred at two clinics specializing in elective cosmetic procedures…
Teens report stress is biggest reason for drug, alcohol use
The most commonly reported motivation for substance use among teens was "to feel mellow, calm, or relaxed"…
New prosthetic hand provides realistic sense of temperature
Using the MiniTouch, an Italian man was able to differentiate while blindfolded between human and prosthetic…
Costs of dementia care can consume savings of cash-strapped seniors
The average senior with dementia in non-nursing residential care facilities spent 97% of their monthly income…
Brain adapts to compensate for age-related decline, study shows
A team of British researchers has found more evidence that as the mind ages, it sometimes recruits help from…
Trust in medical professionals linked to COVID-19 vaccine acceptance
Trust in the medical profession was associated with vaccine-hesitant people in 2021 going ahead and getting the…
Combo of blood thinners, clot-busting meds doesn’t benefit stroke patients
Researchers halted a clinical trial looking into the drug combo for stroke treatment after finding no apparent…
Study: Most U.S. liver transplant centers use alcohol-shaming language
Widespread online use of stigmatizing terms by liver transplant and rehab centers in the United States may be…