Two new treatments for debilitating migraine headaches have received approval from the U.S. government and are giving hope to migraine sufferers. One of the treatments doesn’t even involve taking medication, and research and trials on it were led by a neurologist here in Southwestern ...
Over the years, Mary Ann Reck, a master gardener, has cultivated a beautiful perennial garden in the back yard of her Peters Township home. It’s filled with vibrant hydrangeas, coneflowers, lavender, peonies, and tulips brought back from a trip to the famous Keukenhof Tulip Gardens in ...
If you’ve suddenly noticed more wrinkles or aches and pains, or feel like you’ve aged almost overnight, there might be a scientific explanation. New research indicates that rather than being a steady, linear process, aging happens in two big bursts – one around age 44 and one around ...
Measles was considered eliminated in the United States in 2000, thanks to the highly effective measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine and high vaccination rates. But vaccination rates have fallen in recent years, and measles cases are on the rise in the United States, with 378 confirmed ...
A new study is shedding light on iron deficiency in pregnancy, which can lead to serious complications for both mother and baby. Research shows most pregnant women are at risk for iron deficiency, with 4 out of 5 becoming iron-deficient by their third trimester. The study, recently published ...
If a smartwatch could tell if you need to take medication, would you wear it? Researchers at Pittsburgh’s Allegheny General Hospital (AGH) are investigating that possibility with the help of participants in a clinical trial. AGH is among the nation’s top enrollment sites for the trial ...
