Month: December 2023

Cause of pregnancy sickness — and potential treatment

A new study has shown why many women experience nausea and vomiting during pregnancy — and why some women, including the Duchess of Cambridge, become so sick they need to be admitted to hospital. The culprit is a hormone produced by the fetus — a protein known as GDF15. But how sick the mother feels […]

Published on December 13, 2023

People With Excessive Fear of Illness Die Earlier

A large Swedish study has uncovered a paradox about people diagnosed with an excessive fear of serious illness: They tend to die earlier than people who aren’t hypervigilant about health concerns.Hypochondriasis, now called illness anxiety disorder, is a rare condition with… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a […]

Published on December 13, 2023

Long-term efficacy of hydrotherapy on balance function in patients with Parkinson’s disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis

BackgroundHydrotherapy can improve the motor and non-motor symptoms of Parkinson’s disease (PD), but the long-term effects of hydrotherapy on PD are still unclear.ObjectiveThe purpose of this systematic evaluation and meta-analysis was to explore the long-term effects of hydrotherapy on balance function in PD patients.MethodsA systematic search of five databases was conducted to identify appropriate randomized […]

Published on December 13, 2023