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By Kathryn Doyle (Reuters Health) – In a new study, people who arrive at the emergency room with severe low back pain didn’t experience more relief with muscle relaxants or opioids than with over-the-counter painkillers. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) alone offered as much relief as more powerful painkillers. This was surprising, said lead author Dr. Benjamin W. Friedman of Montefiore Medical Center at Albert Einstein College of Medicine in the
CHICAGO (AP) — New mammogram advice from the American Cancer Society says most women should start annual screenings at age 45 instead of 40, a change that moves the group closer to guidelines from an influential advisory task force.
By Andrew M. Seaman (Reuters Health) – In a major shift, the American Cancer Society is recommending that women at average risk of breast cancer get annual mammograms starting at age 45 rather than at age 40, and that women 55 and older scale back screening to every other year. The new guidelines, published on Tuesday in JAMA, fall more closely in line with guidelines from the U.S. Preventive Services
Conrad Smith says World Cup semi-final opponents South Africa are New Zealand’s “ultimate rivals”.
Dundee United head coach Mixu Paatelainen says he will only bring in “exceptional” players who can improve his squad when the transfer window reopens in January.
Adam Henley’s suspension means Blackburn will have to make a change at right-back for the visit of Derby.
The 23-man FIFA Ballon d’Or shortlist was announced on Tuesday morning but can anybody stop Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo from dominating again?
Darren Clarke admitted he would have been “foolish” to have envisaged being able to play the Open Championship in his homeland during the long period of violence in Northern Ireland.
There’s a world full of spectacular views out there, but some of the most jaw-dropping vistas can only be enjoyed from the sky. A view from above offers an alluring and unique perspective of almost any setting, adding an extra dimension to that “wow” factor. Whether you’re gliding over thunderous Victoria Falls by Microlight, soaring over the Belize Barrier Reef by helicopter, or drifting over the plains of the Masai
Traveling alone is no longer taboo. In fact, it’s now trendy to go on trips alone, as more and more people are discovering the freedom of exploring a new place on their own terms. At the same time, community groups, meet-ups, and a vast wealth of online and digital resources have made it easier than ever to hit the road solo. From the stunning landscapes of Iceland to the sultry
