Barefoot and minimalist running are the new crazes in the running world, but can you really run faster, longer, and with fewer injuries by shedding your shoes? Find out the benefits and risks of barefoot running to see if it is really a good option for your workout.
Read More »Medical Care for Adults
The National Center for Health Research reviews important new research as soon as it is published. We cut through the hype regarding various medical treatments to let you know what is proven and what is unknown about the risks and benefits of various treatment options. We do not accept funding from the companies that make medical products, so you can trust that our information is based on science, and not biased by financial ties to the treatments we’re evaluating.
To find the information you need, please use our search box to search for exactly what you are looking for or browse through our various topics on the right. →
Some of these articles were written this year and others were not, however, if they are on our website it means the information is up-to-date. We always scrutinize new research and call the researchers to learn even more. Then we translate it into plain language that everyone can understand.
If you’re looking for more detailed information about cancer, please go to our Cancer Prevention and Treatment website.
If you don’t see what you are looking for on any health topic, please contact us and we will try to get the information you need within a few days.
Hurt Feelings? Take Two and Call Me in the Morning
Have you ever said someone “hurt my feelings” or “broke my heart”? Could physical pain and emotional pain be so similar that they could be helped with the same treatment? Studies suggest that they can.
Read More »6 Things You Need to Know About Juicing Your Veggies
There is no question that eating your vegetables is good for your health, but what about drinking them? Juicing vegetables is one of the latest health trends, so here’s what you need to know about adding fresh juices to your diet.
Read More »Healthy Bones for Young Adults
Building strong bones from an early age is essential to preventing osteoporosis later in life. Because most bone mass is formed by the age of 20, it is important for young adults to get enough calcium, vitamin D, and weight-bearing exercise.
Read More »Choosing Wisely: Medication and Treatments you Probably DON’T Need
Consumer Reports magazine and the ABIM Foundation are working with medical specialty societies to create lists of “5 Things Physicians and Patients Should Question” as part of the Choosing Wisely campaign (www.choosingwisely.org). The lists are based on scientific evidence compiled by experts.
Read More »