Ozempic Might Cut Risk Of Broken Bones, Study Says

Ozempic doesn’t only help people lose weight, but might also protect against broken bones, a new study says.

People with type 2 diabetes treated with semaglutide (Ozempic/Wegovy) had a 15% lower risk of bone fractures, according to findings presented Sunday at the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting in Chicago.

"Bone fract...

Prehab Can Boost Seniors' Recuperation From Spinal Fusion Surgery, Trial Finds

Prehabilitation can help the elderly recover better and suffer fewer complications from spinal fusion surgery, a new study says.

Patients 75 and older who underwent a four-week prehab program prior to surgery were 18% less likely to suffer complications afterward, researchers reported June 16 in the Annals of Internal Medicine.

Massage Guns Can Cause Eye Damage, Vision Loss, Case Report Warns

Massage guns are great for working over sore muscles, but you should avoid using one anywhere near your eyes, a new study warns.

A young man suffered retinal tears and bruising in his eyes after he tried perking himself up by repeatedly using his massage gun on his head, researchers reported June 18 in the journal BMJ Case Reports...

Ebola Infections Climb, Could Take Year To Contain, Health Officials Say

A growing Ebola outbreak in Central and East Africa could become the worst on record if infections are not brought under control soon, health officials warned this week.

The outbreak could last as long as a year and sicken thousands more people if current transmission rates continue, officials said Tuesday at an emergency conference of Afr...

Feeling Sleepy During the Day? It Could Be a Warning Sign for High Blood Pressure

Feeling excessively sleepy during the day could be a warning sign for high blood pressure — especially if you also have trouble falling asleep at night.

That's according to a new study from Penn State College of Medicine, which found that adults who experience an uncontrollable urge to sleep during the day were more ...

Women Might Lower Their Heart Risk By Lifting Weights, Study Says

Aerobic exercise comes immediately to mind when one thinks of ways to reduce heart disease risk through physical activity.

But women might be able to lower their risk of heart disease through consistent strength training as well, a new study says.

Women who lift weights appear to have a reduced risk of heart problems, especially if t...

Major League Pitchers Might Avoid Elbow Injuries By Altering Their Approach, Simulation Suggests

Elbow injuries are common among pro baseball pitchers, with Toronto Blue Jays right-hander José Berrios recently undergoing Tommy John surgery to repair an elbow ligament torn during spring training.

But pitchers might be able to avoid these injuries without cutting down their fastball’s velocity, a new study suggests.

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Personalized Brain Implant Provides Step-By-Step Walking Boost For Parkinson's Patients

A new type of brain implant can help improve walking among Parkinson’s disease patients by providing real-time stimulation in response to each stride, a new study says.

The implanted brain stimulator can detect neural signals associated with each step and automatically adjust its electrical pulses within fractions of a second, resear...