5+ day, 7+ hour ago  (891+ words) A study in mice traced the loss of cartilage that accompanies aging to a single protein, pointing to treatments that may one day restore mobility and ease discomfort in seniors. The protein, called 15-PGDH, has been extensively linked to aging....

6+ day, 18+ hour ago  (587+ words) For years, we've been told that "sitting is the new smoking". It's a catchy phrase that seems to sum up a very real problem, but it's also a huge oversimplification. If sitting were always the worst option, we could solve…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (666+ words) A long-term study of more than 11, 000 children and teens has linked recreational cannabis use to slightly slower development of memory, attention, and thinking skills. The findings add to public health advice that teens should avoid cannabis use, as it may…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago  (887+ words) Most of us were told off at some point for how we sat. "Don't cross your legs, you'll ruin your knees." "You'll get varicose veins." It belongs to that familiar pile of health warnings many of us heard as kids,…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago  (864+ words) Growing older has plenty of upsides " but achy joints are not one of them. As we age, the joints that once handled every bend and fall start to weaken. This is because the amount of cartilage, a tough but flexible…...

1+ mon, 18+ hour ago  (654+ words) Collagen supplements have become one of the bestselling products in the wellness industry, promising everything from smoother skin to stronger joints. But do they actually work? A major new review of the evidence " pulling together data from 113 clinical trials " suggests…...

1+ mon, 1+ day ago  (744+ words) Chronic pain has long been known to be associated with depression. Among adults with chronic pain, around 40% exhibit clinical symptoms of depression. But why is it that only some people with chronic pain develop depression? Researchers have long been wondering…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (626+ words) The cannabis plant contains two powerful compounds that may reverse fatty liver disease in mice without causing any intoxication, according to new research. The study, led by scientists at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem in Israel, found that both CBD…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (650+ words) A large umbrella review has found no strong evidence to date that medicinal cannabis can effectively treat several mental health disorders, including anxiety, psychotic disorders, or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). An absence of evidence is not evidence of absence, but…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (789+ words) Medical researchers have discovered that semaglutide may reverse the debilitating tissue damage caused by osteoarthritis, the world's most common form of arthritis. The drug behind Ozempic and Wegovy is best known for treating type 2 diabetes and helping people lose weight....