Medical Research

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain When the idea of price transparency first took hold outside purely academic circles, the pitch was...

Want To Quit Smoking? A Smartwatch App Can Make It Easier

Is quitting smoking one of your New Year's resolutions? Breaking the habit can be tough, but what if there was...

What’s Prosecco Smile? Here’s How To Enjoy Wine Without Risking Teeth

As the New Year brings celebrations filled with clinking glasses and champagne, it's the perfect time to learn how to...

Distinct driving patterns seen for seniors with major depressive disorder

Older adults with major depressive disorder (MDD) demonstrate distinct and riskier driving behaviors than those without MDD, according to a...

Text messages can be ineffective as medication refill reminders, study shows

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain A study published in JAMA reveals text message reminders for patients who delay refilling their medications...

Guidance issued for use of metformin to prevent antipsychotic-induced weight gain

In a guideline published online Dec. 9 in Schizophrenia Bulletin, recommendations are presented for the use of metformin to prevent...

Women are closing in on men when it comes to ultra-endurance events

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Men are dominant at most athletic events but ultra-endurance sports (exercising for six hours or more)...

What Are the Essential Tech Tools for Modern Retail Pharmacies? Here’s What You Need to Know

Retail pharmacies have evolved far beyond simple dispensaries. They are now vital touchpoints for both patients and providers. To keep...

New technology ‘sees’ how cholesterol causes heart attacks

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain The U.S. government's premier research body has made an important discovery that could help create new...

Why one Colorado county has seen a steady drop in its suicide rate over five years