Research Summaries

New research examined whether allowing patients to choose a diet rather than being prescribed one improved weight loss.

Fatigue is a common primary care symptom. It has become standard practice to ascribe debilitating fatigue to Lyme disease, even after recommended treatment and a presumed cure of any underlying Borrelia...

New research evaluated the risks and benefits of arthroscopic knee surgery in middle-aged and older patients with degenerative knees.

A new study used MRI to examine whether brain injury underlies post-concussion anxiety and depression symptoms.

Extreme endurance events like ultra-marathons and Ironman triathlons seem to be growing in popularity, but new research suggests this type of exertion could potentially have some serious health consequences...

The FDA finalized a decision determining that partially hydrogenated oils were not generally recognized as safe.

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Results of a new study estimate the proportion of deaths from 12 major cancers that can be attributed to cigarette smoking.

For this study, the researchers conducted a population-based study to better understand the effect of bariatric surgery on major cardiovascular events.

Results of a new study reveal the impact of poor sleep habits on the risk of heart attack and stroke.