A closer look at H1N1 cases in California
suggests the virus shows no discrimination based on age when it
comes to hospitalizations and deaths. Read More >
While research shows diabetes increases
the risk of Alzheimer's disease, having both conditions might
actually slow the memory loss process. Read More >
Experts say it's an under-diagnosed and
under-treated problem -- vertigo most often happens when tiny
crystals in the inner ear come loose, giving the body a false sense
of movement. For people with the condition, simply turning over in
bed can throw the body's inner "gyroscope" into a spin. Two new
treatments are designed to get people with vertigo back in
balance. Read More >
For patients who visit the doctor with
vision complaints, Alzheimer's may be to blame. Researchers have
found clues to help ophthalmologists detect visual variant
Alzheimer's disease, a rare cause of impaired sight. Read More >
Rotator cuff injuries don't just happen to
major league baseball players -- they send 5 million people to the
doctor every year, and the risk of injury increases as we age.
There's a new procedure that aims to relieve pain and restore
movement by changing the way the shoulder works. Read More >
Two
million people visit the doctor every year because of pain from
ankle arthritis or fractures. For some, ankle fusion was the only
option to ease the pain, but it made the ankle stiff. A
personalized ankle replacement could be the answer for those who
want to put some spring back in their step. Read More >
