Washington: Anxious patients heading into surgery often receive medication to ease their fears, but a few calming words from their physicians might actually be more effective medicine. In fact, “conversational hypnosis” as the approach is known, may do a better job than pills for relaxing patients before anesthesia and surgery, suggests research presented at the ANESTHESIOLOGY 2015 annual meeting.

Washington: Diets high in meat may lead to an increased risk of developing renal cell carcinoma (RCC) through intake of carcinogenic compounds created by certain cooking techniques, such as barbecuing and pan-frying. 

San Francisco: Injecting ozone gas into the knee reduces pain and improves functioning and quality of life in people with knee osteoarthritis, according to research presented recently at the American College of Rheumatology Annual Meeting in San Francisco.

Los Angeles: New research finds that one night of sleep deprivation and six months on a high-fat diet could both impair insulin sensitivity to a similar degree, demonstrating the importance of a good night’s sleep on health. 

Ann Arbor: As they age, men often get concerned about their testosterone levels dropping, and rightfully so—it affects their sex drive and other health factors. But the hormone decline can also provide a window into men's parenting.

Washington: Abdominoplasty—sometimes called "tummy tuck"—has a higher risk of major complications than other cosmetic plastic surgery procedures, reports a study in the recent issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.