Could spicy wasabi boost your brain power?
A condiment served with sushi could boost your brain power, according to new research.
Scientists say new treatment could replace root canals
A novel treatment could one day replace the "dreaded" root canal.
Study finds personalized coaching could help prevent Alzheimer's
A personalized coaching approach could help prevent Alzheimer's in people at risk of developing the disease.
Researchers find weight loss drugs may treat addictive behaviors
Researchers discovered that weight loss drugs may help treat addictive behaviors.
Can weight loss drugs like Ozempic or Wegovy cause heart problems?
Dr. Mallika Marshall says the drugs can increase heart rate, but they may actually help prevent heart disease and stroke.
Tinnitus caused by auditory nerve damage, local researchers find
Massachusetts Eye and Ear researchers found that people with tinnitus may have a type of "hidden hearing loss" that isn't detected by conventional tests.
Entering menopause later maintains muscle strength, study suggests
A new study finds the later a woman enters menopause, the longer she maintains good muscle function.
Traffic pollution can raise a driver's blood pressure, study says
A new study found that pollution from tailpipe exhaust, brake and tire wear, and road dust can raise your blood pressure while you're sitting in the car.
Strengthening quad muscles could reduce need for knee replacement
Researchers have found that there are certain exercises people with knee arthritis can do to reduce their need for joint replacement.
Stem cells might help knee arthritis patients avoid surgery
Nearly half of all adults will develop arthritis of the knee in their lifetime but one day, stem cells could help patients avoid surgery.
Got the winter blues? Here are simple steps to boost your mood
The dark days of winter are approaching but there are some things you can do to keep the winter blues at bay.
Researchers may have discovered why people get a "red wine headache"
Many of us will be reaching for that "bottle of red" on Thanksgiving Day, but some will suffer soon after with a throbbing headache.
New treatment may help recover loss of smell from COVID, study says
A new study finds some patients who have a persistent loss of smell after COVID-19 may benefit from an experimental treatment.
Why do nosebleeds start when the weather gets colder?
If you get nosebleeds when the weather gets colder, you're not alone. In fact, Dr. Mallika Marshall says it's "incredibly common."
In-person visits to your doctor better than telehealth, study finds
A new study finds that in-person visits are superior to telehealth when it comes to patient follow-up.