As we get parched, cognition can easily sputter, dehydration study says
Anyone lost in a desert hallucinating mirages knows that extreme dehydration discombobulates the mind. But just two hours of vigorous […]
A Finnish study published in the SLEEP journal shows that a variation in the melatonin receptor 1A (MTNR1A) gene is […] Researchers previously showed that overweight and obese individuals with knee osteoarthritis can reduce pain by 50% and significantly improve function […] About 25 percent of Americans experience acute insomnia each year, but about 75 percent of these individuals recover without developing […] Cell biologists have deepened understanding of proteins associated with neurodegenerative diseases. The findings could open up new treatment approaches for […] Patients with low-back pain are better off seeing a physical therapist first, according to a study of 150,000 insurance claims. […] The US mental health system faces considerable challenges in delivering behavioral healthcare to populations in need. In a special supplement […] An international team led by researchers from the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal), a centre supported by the “la […] States with stricter firearm laws have lower rates of firearm-related deaths in children, according to cross-sectional analyses to be presented […] From 2002 to 2013, New York City implemented a series of policies prioritizing the public’s health in areas beyond traditional […]Workplace Health
A gene linked to job-related exhaustion in shift workers increases the risk of Alzheimer’s
When it comes to weight loss in overweight and obese adults with knee osteoarthritis, more is better
One in four Americans develop insomnia each year: 75 percent of those with insomnia recover
Goodbye ‘stress granules’: Study expands possibilities for treating neurological diseases
Early physical therapy benefits low-back pain patients: Analysis of 150k claims shows health, cost upsides
Behavioral health workforce faces critical challenges in meeting population needs
Occupational exposures linked with increased risk of COPD: 21% of COPD cases in a study with more than 3,300 participants were associated with these occupational exposures
Stricter state firearms laws associated with lower pediatric mortality rates from firearms: Pediatric providers could play pivotal roles in educating parents about pediatric firearm safety
Bloomberg era’s emphasis on ‘health in all policies’ improved New Yorkers’ heart health: Researchers analyze legislation from the 3 terms of Mayor Michael Bloomberg, focusing on health-related policies related to air pollution, diet, physical activity, and smoking cessation