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An analysis of data from a long-term study on knee arthritis found that regular use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) is associated with worse knee inflammation and cartilage deterioration. Lead researcher Dr. Johanna Luitjens writes, “The use of NSAIDs for their anti-inflammatory function has been frequently propagated in patients with osteoarthritis in recent years and…
Read MoreThe American Red Cross offers the following tips to stay safe on the road: be particularly cautious in construction zones; take frequent breaks and/or switch drivers on longer drives; wear your seat belt; drive at a reasonable speed; don’t use a cell phone while driving; be respectful of other drivers; never follow another vehicle too…
Read Moresystematic review of 79 studies found that depression and anxiety are common in the parents of preterm infants with depression affecting 29.2% of mothers and 17.4% of fathers and anxiety affecting 37.7% of moms and 18.3% of dads. Journal of Affective Disorders, February 2023
Read MoreA systematic review and meta- analysis that included nine studies concluded that ankle joint mobilization—a treatment provided by doctors of chiropractic—is an effective intervention for improving dorsiflexion range of motion and dynamic balance in patients with chronic ankle instability. Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology, September 2022
Read MoreExaminations of 179 patients under treatment for colon cancer revealed an association between higher physical activity levels and less inflammation in the colon, which may aid in the management of the disease. American Journal of Cancer Research, November 2022
Read MorePolyphenols are micro nutrients with antioxidant properties found abundantly in many fruits, vegetables, herbs, and spices. In a recent study that included 400 children under the age of twelve, researchers observed an association between a higher dietary polyphenol intake and a reduced risk for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). BMC Pediatrics, December 2022
Read MoreIn 2019, about 7.7 million people died from infection from one of 33 common types of bacteria, with over 75% of bacteria-related deaths resulting from infection in either the lungs, bloodstream, or abdomen. Co-researcher Dr. Christopher Murray notes, “These new data for the first time reveal the full extent of the global public health challenge…
Read MoreThe American Academy of Pediatrics offers these tips for treating minor burns at home: hold the burned area under cold running water for five minutes to reduce pain and swelling; never ice or rub a burn, and do not pop a blister that forms as a result of a burn; cover the area with a…
Read MorePast research has demonstrated that lack of sleep can affect the ability to form memories. In a recent study, researchers observed that as the brain cycles between slow-wave and rapid-eye-movement sleep, the hippocampus relays events of the previous day to the neocortex where general knowledge-type memories are stored. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences,…
Read MoreA systematic review that included 30 randomized-controlled trials concluded that manual therapies—such as spinal manipulation, the primary form of treatment used by doctors of chiropractic—are an effective treatment option for patients with non-specific low back pain, or low back pain with no underlying disease or pathology, like an infection or osteoporotic fracture. Cureus, August 2022
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