A certain type of shoulder injury is so tough to fix it’s actually called “irreparable.”  But now a new procedure involving a saline-filled balloon is used to treat these injuries. It offers fast recovery and could be considered a “game-changer” for the right patients...

Studies show there is a mental health benefit to cleaning up and de-cluttering. In some cases, it may just be a feeling of accomplishment that goes along with completing a task. For others, working and living in a neat, well-organized space can help reduce anxiety and stress...

Narcan, the drug used to prevent an opioid overdose from becoming deadly, is so effective, and opioid use is so prevalent that some addiction experts believe everyone should carry Narcan and have it available in an emergency...

Heart disease is the number one killer of men and women in the US and having type 2 diabetes can contribute to an increased risk of heart attacks and strokes. But getting blood pressure, blood sugar and cholesterol numbers under control can lower those risks...

Allergies are extremely common and there are many medications to help control symptoms. Nasal steroids work well to control nasal congestion but it’s important to use them properly to avoid nose bleeds...

Getting a good night’s sleep—at least 8 hours—has long been seen as having benefits. But researchers have discovered that not getting a good night’s sleep can be detrimental to both mental and physical well-being: causing, among other things, weight gain, mood disorders, cognitive problems, and increased risks for serious disease...

Online psychological counseling became quite popular during the pandemic. Now research is showing that it is often as effective as traditional mental therapy and occasionally more effective because it’s so convenient...

According to research, Army veterans with PTSD did not have a significant increase in mental health issues during the pandemic unless they also had a substance abuse disorder.  Veterans with PTSD and substance abuse disorder were more dramatically affected by mental health concerns during the pandemic...