Sinus trouble? Forget the antibiotics, you’ll heal on your own
Antibiotics that doctors typically prescribe for sinus infections do not reduce symptoms any better than an inactive placebo, according to investigators at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis.
Diabetes may start in the gut, suggests research
The scientists at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis suggest the problems controlling blood sugar may actually start in the intestines.
Who said online dating is only for the young? Seniors use net to find love too
The researchers also found the language of seniors' online ads was different when describing themselves and what they were looking for in a relationship.
What kind of chocolate is best? The last you taste, Says a new study
The findings of University of Michigan psychologist Ed O’Brien's “little chocolate test” could have serious implications.
Older drivers can be trained to avoid car crashes
Over the years, drivers acquire bad habits, but these habits can be unlearned even in old age
A new study shows how to boost the power of pain relief, without drugs
A new study challenges the theory that the placebo effect is a high-level cognitive function; the findings are promising for pain relief.
Opting for surgery? Eating less protein may help, says study
Limiting certain essential nutrients for several days before surgery may reduce the risk of serious surgical complications such as heart attack or stroke
A muffin makeover: dispelling the low-fat-is-healthy myth
Low-fat approach to eating hasn’t reduced obesity or made people healthier.