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Newswise — Shoulders are, in many ways, a marvel. One shoulder has four separate joints, packed with muscles, that allow us to move our arm in eight different major ways, giving us the most degrees of freedom of any joint in the body. We can swim, toss, hug, and even punch because of the movement…
Improvements in bra design that focus on maximising bounce reduction may increase loading on the spine A first-of-its-kind female musculoskeletal model estimated the potential impact of high-support bras on the back These findings show that a theoretical bra that achieves 100 per cent bounce reduction may increase loading on the spine Newswise — Research from…
Newswise — Treatment for chronic pain still relies heavily on opioids. While effective, they are highly addictive and potentially deadly if misused. In the quest to develop a safe, effective alternative to opioids, researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis and Stanford University have developed a compound that mimics a natural molecule found…
A nurse practitioner whose research at Toronto’s Hospital for Sick Children is dedicated to helping children and teens manage pain has won a Gairdner Award. The Toronto-based Gairdner Foundation says Jennifer Stinson is the first nurse to receive one of the prestigious awards it hands out annually to recognize scientists who contribute to human health…
Newswise — Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a chronic, relapsing disease that causes painful inflammation and ulcers in the colon. While its exact causes remain elusive, mounting evidence suggests that viral infections, particularly Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), may worsen disease severity. Elevated EBV DNA and RNA levels have been detected in the colonic tissues of UC patients,…
BYLINE: Barbara Gutierrez Newswise — All the new technologies that have become a permanent part of our lives: smartphones, tablets, computers, laptops and others have brought us constant connectivity, access to friends, news, information, and entertainment. But the constant use of these devices has also generated a physical condition that can be a real pain…
Some people experience muscle pain in cold weather. This may be due to the effects of cold temperatures. For example, being cold can make muscles tense. Can cold weather cause muscle pain? It may be possible for cold weather to cause or contribute to muscle painTrusted Source or muscle injuryTrusted Source. However, research on this…
Newswise — New York, NY [February 26, 2025]— A new Mount Sinai study provides compelling evidence that exercise can significantly help the mental well-being of millions of women living with chronic pelvic pain disorders (CPPDs), such as endometriosis and uterine fibroids. The researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai found that activities…
Newswise — CHICAGO – The anesthetic ketamine is being hailed as a breakthrough therapy for people with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), treatment-resistant depression and other mood disorders. But the drug does have side effects – some potentially life-threatening – and should only be prescribed and administered by trained health care professionals to ensure the patient’s safety,…
Newswise — SANTA MONICA, Calif., Jan. 8, 2025 — Commons Clinic, a leading provider of advanced orthopedic care, is excited to announce the grand opening of its newest facility in Santa Monica. Located at 2901 Wilshire Blvd, this modern clinic is designed to offer patients a next-level healthcare experience with a technology-enabled practice that allows providers…
