New Blood Test Can Detect Injury When Coaches and Doctors Miss Concussion Symptoms
Doctors often miss symptoms of concussion but a new blood test can detect traumatic brain injury even before brain images are available.
Gender Issues At The Doctor's Office: What Happens When A Manly Man Goes To The Doctor?
Men generally don't like going to the doctor, especially to male doctors. But why?
Trigeminal Nerve Damage: Torturous Disease Doctors Often Fail To Diagnose
Carol couldn't eat, couldn't drink, couldn't sleep, and couldn't work. And her doctors could not diagnose her trigeminal neuralgia.
Not Enough Doctors, Limited Pain Treatment For People With Sickle Cell Trait
One of the most common of all sickle cell anemia symptoms is intractable pain, but in the United States there just aren't enough doctors who know how to treat it.
Some People Are Genetically Programmed To Eat A Vegan Diet, Some People Aren't
Some people can only stay healthy on a vegetarian diet. Others need to eat meat every day. The difference is genetic.
Transcutaneous Magnetic Stimulation Promises To Make You Smarter, Happier, Even More Athletic
There's real science behind the idea that magnetically stimulating certain parts of the brain can improve emotions and physical well being.
Millions Of Senior Citizens Take Vitamins Every Day, And That May Be A Bad Thing
We all know that vitamins are vital, but too many vitamins and supplements can cause health hazards, especially in people over the age of 60.
Flu Shots Cut Risk Of Stillbirth In Half
Annual immunizations for influenza really only reduce the risk of getting the flu by about half, but they may also reduce the risk of stillbirth by half.
Could The Zika Virus Be Responsible For A Serious Autoimmune Brain Disorder In Adults Too?
Following the Zika-induced outbreak of microcephaly cases in Brazil, a new study has found that the virus could be responsible for a serious autoimmune brain disorder as well.
Risks Associated With Dental Implant Surgery
Dental Implants are very successful and have changed the face of dental treatment. Does that mean they have no risks associated with them? Not quite. Read on to find out what they are.