Cognitive impairment more often experienced by patients with RA
Jul 31, 2024
People with rheumatoid arthritis with moderate-to-high inflammation also have lower mean values in the Montreal Cognitive Assessment and lower executive function scores.
Methotrexate beneficial for reducing pain, stiffness in knee osteoarthritis
Jul 31, 2024
Significant pain reduction was seen in favor of methotrexate; stiffness and function improved at six months.
Loss of a loved one during early adulthood linked to biological aging
Jul 30, 2024
Those who experienced two or more losses tended to have older biological ages for several of the epigenetic clocks.
Nasal sprays, behavioral intervention aid in treatment of respiratory illness
Jul 30, 2024
The use of a gel-based spray or saline spray reduced the duration of illness, whereas all interventions cut antibiotic use.
Once-daily TAS-303 superior to placebo for stress urinary incontinence
Jul 30, 2024
TAS-303 had superior efficacy to placebo at week 12 and was associated with only mild or moderate adverse events.
USDA toughens rules on salmonella in poultry
Jul 30, 2024
Chicken, turkey and other poultry might get a little safer after new rules to limit salmonella proposed Monday by the US Department of Agriculture.
Wildfires are creating hazardous air conditions in western North America
Jul 26, 2024
During periods of unhealthy air, people should stay indoors with windows and doors closed.
Body composition patterns linked to risk of neurodegenerative diseases
Jul 24, 2024
A lower rate of neurodegenerative diseases was seen with “fat-to-lean mass,” “muscle strength,” “bone density” and “leg-dominant fat distribution” patterns.
Variety of digital apps aid mental health symptoms in adults
Jul 22, 2024
The authors say that digital interventions may aid patients waiting for care.
Evening resistance training breaks help improve sleep outcomes
Jul 19, 2024
Benefits were seen for sleep period and total sleep time but not for sleep quality.