The new drug looked so promising — except for that one warning sign. At the American College of Rheumatology's annual meeting in 2008, Duke University's Dr. John Sundy proudly announced that pegloticase, a drug he'd helped develop, was astoundingly effective at treating severe gout, which affects perhaps 50,000 Americans. In about half of those who had taken it, the drug […]

Globally, cannabis use has increased in recent years. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), about 147 million people, or 2.5% of the world population, consume cannabis. The neurobiological mechanisms of cannabis are yet to be identified, particularly in youth. Cannabis dependence has been associated with a wide range of neurocognitive deficits, such as risky behaviors, impaired episodic memory, and […]

Women working in health care who are regularly exposed to radiation from X-rays and other imaging procedures need better ionizing radiation protection to help minimize their risk of developing breast cancer, argue doctors in The BMJ today. Ionizing radiation is a known human carcinogen and breast tissue is highly radiation sensitive. As such, there are concerns that regular exposure to […]

Stigma around gambling is preventing thousands seeking help, with three-quarters of people who experience problems afraid to open up to loved ones. A survey by charity GambleAware found one in four people thought they knew someone who has struggled with gambling addiction. But 61 percent were put off talking to them about it due to concerns around stigma. GambleAware’s chief […]

The U.S. Justice Department on Monday appealed a Texas court ruling that invalidates the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval in 2020 of mifepristone, the first of two drugs taken during a medical abortion. The ruling by U.S. District Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk in Texas is “extraordinary and unprecedented,” the Justice Department said in its appeal. “If allowed to take effect, […]

Spring brings with it the joy of baseball, but too much of a good thing can lead to elbow injuries in young pitchers. An expert from UT Southwestern in Dallas offers some tips for youth baseball players, their parents and coaches about avoiding and being aware of injuries, including tears or ruptures of the ulnar collateral ligament (UCL). “Athletes 18 […]

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, SheKnows may receive an affiliate commission. Tristan El Moussa is officially a water baby! The 2-month-old son of Heather Rae El Moussa and Tarek Al Moussa reached a new milestone — his first swim! — and he wore the cutest hat for the occasion. “🤍 […]

Photo: Cleveland Clinic After many years of tantalizing but unfulfilled promise, quantum computing’s potential – in healthcare and beyond – is heating up in a big way. This past year, a cloud-accessible quantum computer with 400-plus qubits was shown to be achievable, a power four times that imagined until just recently. Now, with leading-edge health systems such as the Cleveland […]

Starring in her first Carry On film in 1958, Hattie Jacques would appear in 14 more. But during her stardom, she reportedly had a difficult relationship with her weight. At one point, Hattie is said to have tipped the scales at 20 stone, and in 1977, her health became problematic as it was reported she suffered from arthritis and ulcerated […]

A Yale School of Public Health study has found that older persons with mild cognitive impairment (MCI), a common type of memory loss, were 30% more likely to regain normal cognition if they had taken in positive beliefs about aging from their culture, compared to those who had taken in negative beliefs. Researchers also found that these positive beliefs also […]