A new large-scale analysis has identified knee braces, water therapy, and exercise as the most effective non-drug options for managing knee osteoarthritis. The findings come from a meta-analysis published in the open-access journal PLOS One.
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Category: 5. Health
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CVS Begins Rollout Of Smaller ‘Pharmacy-Only’ Stores
CVS Health is pushing ahead with plans to open nearly 20 smaller “pharmacy-only” stores that are less than half the size of traditional stores by the end of this year.
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New Studies Show Americans Are Thinking About Longevity All Wrong
Recently published research reveals three major mistakes Americans make about longevity, and what actually helps people live longer and healthier.
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This overlooked hormone could be why your blood pressure won’t drop
The MOMENTUM study revealed that 27 percent of patients with resistant hypertension have hypercortisolism. This finding is important because it shows that excess cortisol is far more common in these patients than researchers and clinicians…
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Powerful cholesterol drug cuts heart attack risk by 31%
Mass General Brigham researchers report that the cholesterol-lowering drug evolocumab can significantly reduce the risk of a first major cardiovascular event in people with diabetes who are considered high risk but do not yet have diagnosed…
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Just a few minutes of effort could lower your risk of 8 major diseases
Just a few minutes of vigorous physical activity each day may significantly lower the chances of developing several major diseases, including arthritis, heart disease, and dementia, according to research published today (March 30) in the European…
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3 Things A Neurologist Wants You To Know About Dyslexia
Dyslexia is common and not tied to intelligence. Early recognition and targeted intervention are key to unlocking potential and preventing long-term academic gaps.
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Increasing Drug-Resistance By Superbugs May Lead To Another Global Healthcare Crisis
By 2050, the growth in anti-microbial resistance could kill nearly 39 million people globally.
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Under Trump, NIH Funding Opportunity Notices Dropped From 787 To 84
Even though the U.S. Congress gave the National Institutes of Health budget a modest increase, the Trump administration may be using other ways to cut the NIH budget.
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Scientists solved the mystery of missing ocean plastic—and the answer is alarming
Scientists have uncovered something surprising in the Atlantic Ocean. The majority of plastic pollution may no longer be visible at all. Instead, it exists as nanoplastics, particles so small they are measured in billionths of a meter.
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