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Oct 21, 2016 04:40 AM EDT

Clots Are Suspected To Be the Cause of Fainting In Elders

Have you ever wondered why most of the elderly adults experience fainting? A new study suggests that blood clots can be a major reason for the occurence of fainting among elders.

Feb 24, 2016 12:54 PM EST

Headaches May Be Genetically Linked To Irritable Bowel Syndrome

New research presented by the American Academy of Neurology shows that migraine and tension-type headaches may have genetic links with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).

Feb 09, 2016 07:26 PM EST

Does Concussion Increase The Risk Of Suicide?

Could concussions increase the risk of suicide?

Feb 08, 2016 03:11 PM EST

Patients With PTSD And Sleep Apnea May Have Reduced Quality Of Life

Researchers find that patients who suffer with PTSD together with sleep apnea may have a reduced quality of life.

Jan 13, 2016 12:09 PM EST

Mental Health Problems More Common Among Bariatric Surgery Patients

Bariatric surgery patients are more likely to have mental health issues, according to a recent study.

Jan 04, 2016 07:08 PM EST

About 1 in 3 Adolescents Report Back Pain, Research Shows

Statistics show that close to one in three adolescents report back pain, according to new findings published in the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.

Dec 29, 2015 07:40 PM EST

Even Slightly Elevated Blood Sugar Levels Linked To Kidney Damage

Even slightly elevated blood sugar levels may be linked to kidney damage, according to a recent study.

Dec 29, 2015 12:02 AM EST

After An Overdose, Many Patients Still Get Opioid Prescriptions

New findings published in the Annals of Internal Medicine show that nearly 90 percent of patients with chronic pain continue to get prescription opioids even following an overdose--putting these patients at an increased risk of a new overdose.

Dec 24, 2015 07:27 PM EST

Victims Of Sudden Cardiac Arrest May Be Missing Life-Saving Warning Signs

Victims of sudden cardiac arrest may be ignoring lifesaving warning signs for up to a month before the health event occurs, according to a recent study.

Dec 22, 2015 02:09 PM EST

Here's Why 'Fat And Fit' Is A Myth

Is it possible to be healthy and overweight-particularly when it comes to physical fitness?

Dec 17, 2015 04:46 PM EST

Electromagnetic Waves Help Treat Glioblastoma Patients

Low-intensity electromagnetic waves prolonged survival in brain tumor patients--particularly those with glioblastoma--who were already treated with chemotherapy, according to a recent study.

Dec 17, 2015 12:16 PM EST