November 22, 2010
If you’ve ever stubbed your toe, given yourself a paper cut, or burned yourself on a hot stove, you’re very familiar with the intense -- but temporary -- feelings of acute pain. Chronic pain, on the other hand, can persist for years, usually precipitated by a significant injury. Older people and those [...]
May 19, 2010
Aching joints and bones aren't always just a normal part of aging. For some, they are a symptom of Paget's disease of bone (PDB), a condition that affects more than one million people over the age of 45 in the United States. Bone tissue is constantly being recycled. As old bone is broken down, new bone [...]
August 13, 2009
SNPwatch gives you the latest news about research linking various traits and conditions to individual genetic variations. These studies are exciting because they offer a glimpse into how genetics may affect our bodies and health; but in most cases, more work is needed before this research can provide [...]
August 11, 2009
Redheads might have a better excuse than the rest of us for avoiding the dentist. For several years now scientists have known that the same genetic variations that give redheads their fiery manes can increase the amount of general or local anesthetic a person needs in order to be properly put out or numbed [...]
