June 11, 2025

Does Paracetamol Block Peripheral Pain?

A newly published study showed that a metabolite of paracetamol can directly block sodium channels in peripheral pain-sensing neurons, helping reduce pain without acting on the brain.

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June 10, 2025

New Guidelines Challenge BMI Thresholds for Knee Surgery

ACR/AAHKS guideline conditionally recommends against delaying total knee arthroplasty based solely on BMI, prompting debate among orthopedic specialists.

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June 09, 2025

Urinary Retention Rising After Knee Replacement Surgery

A large U.S. hospital database study found that postoperative urinary retention after knee replacement is rising and linked to complications, especially in older men and patients with certain health conditions.

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June 09, 2025

Gray and Blazed: Pot’s Risky New Demographic

As cannabis use rises among older adults, new studies reveal surprising health risks—from ER visits to potential dementia links.

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June 06, 2025

ADHD, Age, and Sex Affect Concussion Recovery: Study

Athletes with ADHD took longer to return to school and sports after concussion, with researchers reporting they needed 1.16 to 1.17 times more recovery time than peers.

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June 05, 2025

Risky College Behaviors Harming Oral Health?

First-year university students who adopted unhealthy habits such as poor diet, vaping, and reduced brushing frequency experienced significant declines in self-reported oral health over 6 months.

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June 04, 2025

Restrictive Eating Tied to Depression in Men

A UK study found that dietary restraint is linked to higher depressive symptoms, with stronger effects seen in men and individuals with elevated BMI.

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June 03, 2025

Stopping Antipsychotics May Lower Risks Posthospitalization: Study

Older adults who stopped antipsychotic medications after hospitalization had fewer rehospitalizations, less delirium, and lower mortality, according to a large U.S. study using real-world Medicare data.

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June 03, 2025

Plant Diet May Delay Myeloma Precursor Progression

First clinical trial shows high-fiber plant-based diet improves microbiome and may delay MGUS/SMM progression to multiple myeloma.

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